Karen Rentz on the melting surface of Sholes Glacier on Mt. Baker; Mount Baker–Snoqualmie National Forest, Washington State, USA

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Karen Rentz walking on the melting surface of Sholes Glacier, on the slopes of Mt. Baker; this glacier has retreated about 4,000 feet since 1850; Mount Baker–Snoqualmie National Forest in the North Cascades, Washington State, USA [Note: model release available from Karen Rentz]

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Photo credit: © Lee Rentz / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: Yes

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