I see you uploaded the vid on 8/20/19, but when did u do the hike? When u were coming down from price toward island, those wildflowers were spectacular. Glad to learn that the pass from Smith to lyons is doable.
Did you descend toward island lk at the pass you pointed out on your way up (3 min mark)? Looks like you dropped down sooner (6 min mark). If correct, did you traverse a while on that side of the ridge before dropping down or?
No, the first pass I pointed out bypasses the summit and is the quickest Smith to Island lake loop. Once on the Mt Price summit area there is a way down just south of the summit.
@@drkayak thanks for the reply! Is that other pass that bypasses the summit a safer way down to twin and island lakes? On Friday, I went to Mt Price from Smith Lake. I went back to Smith, but would like to do the loop next time. (...and longer is ok if less sketchy. lol). Thanks again for your help!
@@johnhelmuth9718 The pass that bypasses the summit has a little 4th class down climbing. Not too exposed. The way down from the summit is 3rd class and has signs of foot traffic. It is easier if snow free. When I did it in the video there was steep snow to cross which was a little sketchy without proper mountaineering gear. Both lead to the same bowl above twin lakes.. once off the summit ridge it's bast to stay right towards Island Lake. The more direct line towards Twin lakes crosses harder terrain.
