What is so special about Alpines?

Is it that...
They often have large blooms a top tiny plants?
They remind us that inspite of incredible hardship beauty is still possible?
One must get close to the ground to admire them in their full glory?
they generally grow high a top mountains where gods traditionally live?
One must often climb long and hard to reach them.


The top of Loveland Pass looking toward Araphoe Ski Area