I would Like to point out that a recent informative publication: "Inner Canyon Hiking" (1963 ed.), describing the old trails is obtainable free from the Superintendent of Grand Canyon National Park. After reading this booklet about the variety of interesting trails in the canyon, it is difficult to understand why the NPS has not maintained some of those scenic routes, especially in view of the fact that the Kaibab-Bright Angel Trail is so overused. Lack of funds is probably the reason, but the cost should be relatively low for maintaining at least some of these old trails. --Harry Melts   *      *      *      *      *      * SCHEDULE OF COMING EVENTS Consult Angeles Chapter Schedules Number 173 and 174 for full particulars on these trips. Oct, 19-2O: PROVIDENCE MTNS. This rocky, pinyon-covered desert range is being led as a bus trip by Tom and Trudie Hunt. Joining us will be the Riverside Chapter, under Bob Bear. Bus reservations are $9.50, and are limited to 38 people. Camp will be at Mitchell Caverns State Park. Non-peak climbers welcome. Nov 7: BUSINESS MEETING at Angeles Chapter headquarters to plan March-June schedule. Nov. 9-10-11: KOFA MTN., and CASTLE DOME. These precipitous, interesting monoliths in Arizona are being led by Walt Wheelock and Lothar Kolbig. Kofa, an emblem peak, is class 2, Castle Dome class 3. Long drives but well worth it! Nov. 16: MT. STERLING. This will be our first scheduling of this pinyon-covered 9 thousander north of Las Vegas. Harry Melts is leading this exploratory climb of a peak that may be added to our qualifying list. Nov. 28-29-30-Dec. 1: CERRO DE LA ENCANTADA (10,135'). The four day Thanksgiving weekend will be utilized to climb this best of all desert peaks. Andy Smatko and Vern Jones lead this rugged, trail-less backpack into the heart of the San Pedro de Martir Range to climb by a class 3 route this highest point in Baja California. Not for beginners! Participants should be in excellent

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