Tuckerman Ravine Flowers

[J&J]

We (John & June) recently did a hike up to Tuckerman Ravine just to look for flowers. No peakbagging allowed. Even though the summit of Washington is right there. Still, no peakbagging allowed. We went with our friends and fellow VFTT'ers (at least one of them is anyway) Audrey, Pat and Maria. We had a great day for it. A little breezy but it kept the bugs away.

Three Toothed Cinquefoil.

Mountain Avens and the headwall.

A bevy of Bluets, Alpine Bluets, that is.

Alpine Speedwell. A most beautiful flower.

Pale Painted Cup.

Bug on Bluet.

Alpine Marsh Violet.

Mountain Avens sitting high over Tuck.

Alpine Bluets with a view.

Alpine Willow-herb.

Mountain Avens with bug.

Golden Ragwort.

 

[Kevin Judy and Emma]

Superb!

Even a couple I didn't recognize, most excellent!

KDT

 

[TrishandAlex]

Gorgeous! Thank you for sharing your beautiful pictures!

 

[una_dogger]

I've never seen an alpine speedwell --- are they are
rare?

A most excellent flower, indeed!

 

[cooperhill]

Beautiful. Thanks for taking us along.

 

[Jimmy Legs and Little D]

Absolutely wonderful wildflower photos.

Donna

 

[Damselfly]

Beautiful photos.... Sometimes it's nice to smell the roses.

 

[ksearl]

Wonderful shots! I'm amazed at the variety in the ravine right now, being so close to July. Thanks for sharing them!

Karl

 

[audrey]

It was indeed a stellar day. Thanks, J&J! I added 4 new flowers to my life list...what could be better?

 

[J&J]

I've never seen an alpine speedwell --- are they are
rare?

They are not rare but they are only found in alpine ravines. A nice flower, indeed.

 

[grouseking]

Spectacular alpine flowers, thanks for showin' em off!

 

[surf88]

On my hike above tree line yesterday I thought back to this Trip Report several times as I was now able to identify a few alpine flowers. Thanks for the lesson.

 

[TrailwrightBratt]

Thanks

Thanks for the beautiful Bouquet of flowers. Well done!!!.

 

[bristlecone]

No peakbagging allowed.

Good call! You did some seriously rewarding flowerbagging instead.