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Exclusive Postholer resources specifically for the Pacific Crest Trail:

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions for first timers and old timers.
Pacific Crest Trail Google Map - trail trace, mileages, elevations, resupply, etc.
Data Book - Online version or PDF version, Updated Sep 16, 2011.
Resupply - All the major resupply locations along the PCT.
Register - The virtual trailhead hiker register, with start date graph.
Snow Depth - daily update of NOAA snow depth map.
Gear Lists - See sample gear lists of those that walked the walk.
Plans - Plan or itinerary or schedule or whatever! See how it's done!
Photo Atlas - 7,000+ flora and landscape photos geo-referenced.
Elevation Profiles - Complete elevation profiles for every trail section.
Forum - Share your questions and experience in the forum
Pacific Crest Trail Map Books - Postholer Pocket Maps, available at Amazon.Com.
Overview Maps - 71, 1:100K maps and 29, 1:250K maps in PDF format.
Snow Conditions - Current and historical conditions. Weather, too!
Stockmen - For those who travel the trail with their 4 hooved friends.
Links - A plethora of PCT links for all of your needs.
News - Trail news specific to the PCT.
Mt San Jacinto - 1:24K maps from Hwy 74 to I-10, Updated Sep 23, 2011.

Other PCT resources that will be of interest:

Water Report - Asabat's frequently updated water report for CA sections A - G.
JMT Map & Data Book - Free online map set and data book (available in PDF).
Wildlife on the PCT - A PDF file for your smartphone. Excellent!
Gadgets' Gadget Guide - Tips on selecting various gadgets for your hike.

Carry Your Load: Water caches are unnecessary and create false security.

CA, OR, WA Fire Status (From Inciweb.Org)

Recent Forum Posts

A New Era In AT Topo Maps
postholer - Mon, May 14, 2012
Finally, a topographic map set worthy of the Appalachian Trail. Here are the details including a preview of all New Hampshire...

Forum Post
markv - Mon, May 14, 2012
Chinook Pass, or near it, is really an excellent place for trail magic. I received one of my most generous magic moments there ...

Re: Lodging In Campo?
dofdear - Mon, May 14, 2012
Read the PM I just sent you. Thumper aka dofdear...

Lodging In Campo?
zeegler - Mon, May 14, 2012
We'll be in el cajon today and would like to know if there is any lodging in campo or if we need to stay in el cajon?...

Forum Post
Pfeiffer - Mon, May 14, 2012
Chinook Pass would be a good place because there is a parking lot and restrooms, so you could just drive in with cars, RV's what...

Forum Post
Miner - Sun, May 13, 2012
For me, the longest resupply stretch (6 days) in Washington, was from Cascade Locks to Whites Pass as I skipped Trout Lake (as d...

Recent Journal Entrys

Zero At Saufleys

PCT - Lone Wolf - Today
Up at 0730, good lord. Got a ride to Sweetwater Cafe from Kennedy Meadows Tom. Back at camp, sorted out my supplies sending my b...

May 16 Getting To El Malpais

CDT - Louis - Today
today a long blacktop walk and then a trail that took us above the road and gave us a nice view of the badlands. The descent fro...

Last Minute Journal

PCT - Thunder Chubs - Today
Hey everyone! Thanks for your support. We will be getting this thing in line shortly. We are three starting the trail Sunday May...

Burros, Windmill And Playa

OTHER - Colter - Today
Clouds were gathering as I went to sleep but the skies were starry when I awoke in the middle of the night. The days are signi...

Day 4
PCT - steveandkaren - Today
Up early again this morning. At 4:40 am it was 65 degrees. Short walk with a 2,000 ft climb along the ridge to the Acorn trail w...

Section B

PCT - DMoney - Today
I've completed the first hundred miles of the journey. It's been a grueling start to the trip, but it's wonderful to be out here...

Journal Entrys Past & Present

Second Part of Rock Maze

AT - May 11, 2012 - Day 52 And Half Way There
It was quite a cold night and getting out of the warm sleeping bag in those conditions is always tough. When I did get going my hands were frozen again and I set a brisk pace to get to that next shelter where I was going to have breakfast. There were at least five hikers at the shelter when I got there so it was a good thing that I found a campsite instead of getting there late last night. My first milestone coming up was the midpoint of the AT. The guide, by its own mileage, had it several miles early ...