A Rocky Outcropping                                    -      -      - 
(-------------------------------------------------)     W <---(M)---> -
                                                        SW     S      -

The mountain pass has opened up onto a small vista.  There is no good way
back down the mountain, but there are two ascents, one to the west and one
to the southwest.  Perhaps if you can get a little farther around the
mountain, you can find a safe descent.  The outcropping doesn't look very
stable, so you watch your step.