Forget-me-not Mountain rises to an elevation of 12,115 feet, making it one of Montana’s ranked twelve-thousand foot peaks. Pictured in the featured image in the right-center, it appears as a precipitous cliff dropping sharply into the Black Canyon drainage, deeming its alternative designation as “Drop-off Mountain” on some maps appropriate.
I accessed the summit via a permanent snowfield at the upper end of Glacier Lake. In an exhausting sixteen hour day trip, I was able to capture a series of striking photos from the rugged lake shore, a surly mountain goat, and alpine views of the incredible Black Canyon, making for a truly unforgettable day on Forget-me-not Mountain.
Rugged cliffs surrounding Glacier Lake
Mountain goat acting as a sentinel the rocky shores of Glacier Lake
Morning reflection on Glacier Lake
Arnica flowers find a foothold among the rocks
The famous Bear’s Tooth spire
Forget-me-not flowers really do bloom on Forget-me-not Mountain
The view toward Pilot and Index Peaks over the shoulder of Lonesome Mountain is spectacular
Residual snow of the now receding Grasshopper Glacier is seen in the Black Canyon
Handlin Photo Journal 
Awesome! Will order…just can’t decide which one.
Your photos are incredible. I won’t ever see these places if not for photos. Thank you!
Thanks, Helen. That’s why I do this blog. And, someday I won’t be able to make it back to these places either!