Past Travels

Patrick Galbraith and Peter Zaitsev on the summit of Mount Blue Sky, Colorado, after the Tour de Abyss traverse
September 21, 2026
The Tour de Abyss: Mt. Bierstadt & Blue Sky

Patrick Galbraith on the Tour de Abyss, a class 3-4 scramble linking Mount Bierstadt and Mount Blue Sky through Colorado's Abyss Basin.

Aerial drone view of the Amsterdam Noord waterways at sunset
September 21, 2026
Amsterdam: A Paddle & Pedal Weekend

Twelve geeks extended Percona Live with an e-bike day through Waterland, a guided Badhus sauna, and a paddle down the Amstel.

July 7, 2026
Dolomites: Week in Alta Badia

Seven geeks, one week in Alta Badia: the Crëp de Sela hike, via ferratas Les Cordes and Tridentina, and a night in the highest rifugio in Italy.

August 25, 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.

August 31, 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.

August 31, 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.