Past Travels

June 15, 2026
Geeks Go Yosemite 2026

After Percona Live Bay Area 2026, twelve of us had a weekend and a plan: Yosemite. Four days, 16 km of trail, seven climbing routes at Camp 4, and one very strange hotel room assignment. The park held up its end.

May 11, 2026
Climbing Mount Washington with my son

From Aconcagua to Ararat, our expeditions keep growing. Mt. Washington — harsh, historic, and perfect for weather training — was next, and I climbed it with my son.

May 7, 2026
Exploring the Keane Wonder Mine

Keane Wonder Mine is a gorgeous abandoned mine in Death Valley — perfect if you want more than natural sights and prefer to avoid the crowds.

May 7, 2026
Climbing Mt Ararat (Ağrı Dağı) – 5137m

Mt Ararat is accessible but demanding. In Sept 2024, 15 of 17 climbers summited; one got altitude sickness, another developed HAPE and was hospitalized.