Aaron Crutcher pauses to evaluate the avalanche danger just before leaving treeline during a winter ascent of Glacier Peak in the North Cascades. Glacier Peak is the most remote of all the Cascades volcanoes, with no roads near the peak. Access is further hampered by frequent washouts. This ensures that few people visit Glacier Peak, especially in winter.

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