High Peaks Brew Brings Adirondack-Inspired Coffee to Wilmington

Tired of the long, frigid winters in Plattsburgh, New York, Rebekah Léger recently relocated to Wilmington with her mobile coffee business in tow. High Peaks Brew is inspired by the Adirondack Mountains, home to the 46 high peaks that many hikers aspire to climb. Léger wanted to brand her business around these mountains, reflecting her roots in upstate New York.

It was during her time at Liberty University in Virginia that she was inspired by a local business that sold ice cream cookie sandwiches.

“There was a vintage camper that sold ice cream cookies,” Léger said. “They had a business called Rookies, and they were so popular in that town. Both of my parents are entrepreneurs, so I just kind of had the idea. When I went home that year, I was like, nope, college is not for me. Let’s do this thing. Let’s figure out what I want to do. So, I loved coffee, so that’s what I chose.”

Léger started her coffee journey in November 2020 with a vintage 1966 camper that she remodeled with her dad.

“I had that trailer for two years, and then, because it was so popular, I needed something bigger to operate out of,” Léger said. “So, I invested in the trailer I have now, which is two times the size.”

Léger explained that the trailer is battery-operated, making it much quieter than units run on a generator.

High Peaks Brew specializes in espresso-based drinks, teas and house-made syrups.

“We have vanilla bean, we have salted caramel, we have what we call High Peaks Bliss, which is honey, vanilla and cinnamon,” she said.

One of the most popular syrup flavors is Samoa Cookie, which replicates the taste of the well-loved Girl Scout cookie. Leger also offers natural sweeteners, including raw honey and upstate New York maple syrup.

Léger has partnered with two local businesses: Wilmington Bread Company for baked goods and Blue Cup Roastery for coffee beans.

Since arriving in Wilmington, she has been trying out several locations and hopes to eventually gain a spot with one of the weekly farmers markets. Starting in April, she has several dates booked at Live Oak Bank Pavilion and is also seeking to book private parties and weddings.

Though she has relocated to Wilmington, Léger plans to keep her business presence in Plattsburgh.

“The plan right now,” she said, “is to open up that small trailer that I started with and have a manager run that one up north.”