Obviously this Bristlecone Pine Tree has seen better days. I looked all over the tree and could see only one remaining needle clump; the clump was brown and dried out. Nobody in the park service (at Bryce) is certain if the 1600 year old tree is dead, or still alive but dormant. It isn't unusual for Bristlecone Pine Trees to lie dormant for many years, maybe even 30 years. I guess only time (and the presence of new "green" needle clumps) will tell if this tree is still going strong.