Idaho Exposure

The pass between the two lake basins lies on the skyline, close to where the skyline appears to intersect the ridge in the right foreground. There are a few ways to get there. One can contour to the right (SW) and diagonal (SSE) up all that loose scree. I prefer to drop down almost to Island Lake and climb the obvious ramp that begins on the left side of the frame, roughly mid frame (vertical axis) and climbs to the point mid frame (horizontal axis) just above center of frame (vertical axis), where it joins the first option. This may be slower, but it is a much more enjoyable ascent on firm terrain that follows a pleasant stream coarse.