The GMS group begins the descent down Allen Mountain's talus coated north face. The descent is a direct line that contours down to stay high above thick vegetation until an avalanche chute is encountered. Ultimately thick vegetation must be navigated before intercepting a large horse trail near the lakes below. Grinnell Point is in the foreground. Mount Webster, Ishapa and Merritt are on the horizon. Glacier National Park, Summer 2006.

Digital photo by Aaron Johnson