Peter Crozier

I'm Peter, a sixty-something from the Pacific Northwest. who aims to hike the PCT a few sections at a time, and hopes to inspire others to challenge themselves to hike longer hikes, without committing to several months on trail.

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The aborted departure

The aborted departure

According to my original plan, I should now be a couple of days south of Steven's Pass in the middle of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, heading for

Aug 14, 2023 : Peter Crozier
Things Don’t Always Go According to Plan

Things Don’t Always Go According to Plan

The tentative title for this blog post was to be "Putting it all together", as this would be the last training hike before doing sections J and I of

Aug 8, 2023 : Peter Crozier
Gear – Everyone’s Favorite Subject

Gear – Everyone’s Favorite Subject

At some point during a long hike, the conversation inevitably turns to backpacking gear. How much (or how little) it weighs, how much it costs, and

Jul 28, 2023 : Peter Crozier
How far is too far?

How far is too far?

The purpose of a hike is ultimately to arrive at a destination. This may be because that is where you need to stop and resupply, or it is the end of

Jul 23, 2023 : Peter Crozier
Getting ready for the 2023 backpacking season

Getting ready for the 2023 backpacking season

The title is a bit misleading, as I've been backpacking in the mountains since May, doing trail maintenance for the Washington Trails Association. 

Jul 17, 2023 : Peter Crozier