If we have plenty of time before our next settler comes out; I'd be in favor of a southerly U-turn (S,SE,NE) to pop up on that hill next to the ridge. Otherwise just stick with an immediate NE.
Definitely another HUGE ridge line. You can see it in the edge of the FoW. Also, this is a big map, so I don't think we have to worry about "blocking" the pass with a boarder pop.