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Mount Olympus Climb Before KubeCon
Mt. Olympus
November 8, 2026
Free

Mount Olympus Climb Before KubeCon

When
When
Start hiking at 6:45 AM. Plan for 8–10 hours.
City
Salt Lake City
Meet at
Mount Olympus Trailhead on Wasatch Boulevard, Holladay
Host
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Hosted by
Peter Zaitsev
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Getting to Salt Lake City early for KubeCon? Join Peter Zaitsev, co-founder of Percona and founder of Geeks Go Peaks, for a climb up Mount Olympus. It’s about 11 km (7 miles) round trip with roughly 1,280 m (4,200 ft) of climbing. Plan for 8–10 hours with breaks, depending on the group and conditions.

This one is for fit, experienced hikers: a long, steep climb, then hands-on rock scrambling with exposed sections near the summit. You need to be comfortable with heights and a full day on your feet. November can bring snow and ice, so the summit attempt depends on weather and trail conditions.

Bring a headlamp, sturdy hiking footwear, warm layers, gloves, water, lunch and snacks. We’ll confirm any extra gear closer to the date. A mountain day before a week of conference conversations, and a good way to meet some cool people.