along the ridge avoiding several highpoints to another, smaller saddle. The true summit lies just beyond. Caution: Do not try to contour around the first false peak from the mine: The terrain is too steep and loose.
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THE DESERT TRADING POST by Harry Melts
MONUMENT VALLEY MAP, Improved edition 1962 (#10). Commemorating 50 years of Arizona Statehood. A graphic pocket guide for on-the-spot or at-home tourist. 50¢ per copy. At your bookstore, or postpaid from Robert Woolsey, R.F.D. 2, Box 92, Reeds Ferry, New Hampshire (publisher). NEW REPORT ON JOSHUA TREE MONUMENT: A new report on a part of a scenic area in the southern desert has just been released by the Division of Mines and Geology. Issued as Special Report 68, the new report is entitled "Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks of the Western Portion of Joshua Tree Nat. Monument." The author is John J.W. Rogers, Dept. of Geology of Rice University. Price is $1.00 plus tax. Includes a geologic map. GRAND CANYON TRAIL PAMPHLETS: free. Trail pamphlets #1, 2, 3, 4, covering the Kaibab, Bright Angel and North Rim trails, are available for the asking from the Superintendent, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona. These explain the features along the trail. An excellent geologic map is available for $l.25, text on reverse side. Order from Grand Canyon Natural History Association, Box 219, Grand Canyon, Arizona. EASTERN CALIFORNIA MUSEUM ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER: One dollar will get you a membership in the Eastern California Museum Association, along with a Newsletter published monthly. Purpose of the group is the preservation of the historic and prehistoric heritage of Inyo County. Field trips are conducted each month (except July and August), covering archaeology, history, geology, and other related subjects of the county. A museum is maintained in Independence, and visitors are welcome. Write to Eastern California Museum Association, Inc., Independence, California. DESERT PEAKS GUIDE, PART I, by Walt Wheelock: This informative climbing guide covers the Mono, White, Inyo, Coso, and Argus Ranges of eastern California, and is a "must" for genuine Desert Peakers. Included in the guide are routes up all major peaks, maps, and illustrations by Ruth Daly. Send one dollar to La Siesta Press, Box 406, Glendale, California.
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MISCELLANEOUS
ANDY and SHIRLEY SMATKO are the proud parents of ANDY SMATKO, JR., who was in such a hurry to start Desert Peaking that he arrived a month early. TOM and TRUDIE HUNT are planning to spend two months in the Alaskan wilderness this summer. Wonder if they'll attempt Mckinley? FRANK SANBORN will again be with us in Southern California. This old time Desert Peaker (in experience, not in age) will be teaching high school in Garden Grove next fall.

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