Rising high above Fishlake Basin, the Upper Pando Hill Section spans 6.27 acres of Pando’s landmass along a treacherous grade that soars 300 feet above Fish Lake below. A watershed comprised of steep approaches and loose soils intermixed with volcanic boulders, the area is trafficked by predators and prey alike who move across a ridgeline that cuts through the area. Featuring mostly old and middle aged branches, the area features pockets of new growth, especially where steep ridge faces and volcanic formations bar passage. Far removed from the human activity in the Basin, geologic maps strongly suggests the area was carved by glacial runoff dumping rich soil across what is Pando’s homeland today. A perennial landslide and avalanche zone, this part of the land favors Pando in another way. When the land moves, it scours away tap-rooted trees at the surface setting the stage for Pando to proliferate.