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Climb Collection (#38)

"Climbing to New Heights: From Mallory and Irvine at the Second Step to Hillary and Tensing on Mount Everest" Embarking on a treacherous journey

Background imageClimb Collection: Tuvaluan workers laoding containers on the supply ship for Funafuti atol Tuvalu

Tuvaluan workers laoding containers on the supply ship for Funafuti atol Tuvalu
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Background imageClimb Collection: Male White-handed Gibbon / Common Gibbon, balancing on tree, S. E. Asia. 4MP312

Male White-handed Gibbon / Common Gibbon, balancing on tree, S. E. Asia. 4MP312
TOM-1437 Male White-handed Gibbon / Common Gibbon, balancing on tree S.E. Asia. Hylobates lar Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageClimb Collection: Eastern Chipmunk North USA. _A2A3347

Eastern Chipmunk North USA. _A2A3347
TOM-1323 Eastern Chipmunk Great Lakes Region, Ontario, USA Tamias striatus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageClimb Collection: Brown Bear climbing on tree Bavaria, Germany

Brown Bear climbing on tree Bavaria, Germany
SAS-162 European Brown Bear - climbing on tree Bavaria, Germany Ursus arctos Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageClimb Collection: Altafulla, Tarragona

Altafulla, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

Background imageClimb Collection: Man climbing a coconut tree

Man climbing a coconut tree, Tobago, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Background imageClimb Collection: A sloth bear in a tree

A sloth bear in a tree, Venezuela, South America

Background imageClimb Collection: A local man climibing a coconut tree

A local man climibing a coconut tree, Soufriere beach, with the Pitons in the background, St. Lucia, Windward Islands, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Background imageClimb Collection: Hikers on difficult trail

Hikers on difficult trail, High Tatras Mountains (Vyoske Tatry), Tatra National Park, Slovakia, Europe

Background imageClimb Collection: Manezhnaya Square and the Kremlin

Manezhnaya Square and the Kremlin, Moscow, Russia

Background imageClimb Collection: Koryaksky volcano seen beyond walkers on crater rim of Avacha volcano

Koryaksky volcano seen beyond walkers on crater rim of Avacha volcano, Kamchatka, East Siberia, Russia

Background imageClimb Collection: Boy climbing coconut palm

Boy climbing coconut palm, Lalomanu Beach, Upolu Island, Western Samoa, Pacific

Background imageClimb Collection: Village life

Village life, Idanha-a-Nova, Beira Baixa, Portugal, Europe

Background imageClimb Collection: Winding mountain path

Winding mountain path, near Passu, Bojal, Pakistan, Asia

Background imageClimb Collection: Leopard (Panthera pardus) in a tree

Leopard (Panthera pardus) in a tree, Namibia, Africa

Background imageClimb Collection: Tourist climbers follow guide ropes towards Lows Peak

Tourist climbers follow guide ropes towards Lows Peak, the 4101m summit of Mount Kinabalu, Sabah, island of Borneo, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageClimb Collection: Tien Shan Mountains

Tien Shan Mountains, Ala Archa Canyon, Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia

Background imageClimb Collection: Monk walking past Lamayuru gompa (monastery)

Monk walking past Lamayuru gompa (monastery), Lamayuru, Ladakh, Indian Himalayas, India, Asia

Background imageClimb Collection: Brightly coloured flowers in village street, Grimaud, Var, Cote d Azur

Brightly coloured flowers in village street, Grimaud, Var, Cote d Azur, Provence, France, Europe

Background imageClimb Collection: Exterior of a blue door surrounded by red flowers, roses and geraniums, St

Exterior of a blue door surrounded by red flowers, roses and geraniums, St. Cado, Morbihan, Brittany, France, Europe

Background imageClimb Collection: Man on escalator, Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris, France, Europe

Man on escalator, Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris, France, Europe

Background imageClimb Collection: Couple walking, British Camp, Hereford Beacon, Malvern Hills, Herefordshire

Couple walking, British Camp, Hereford Beacon, Malvern Hills, Herefordshire, Midlands, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageClimb Collection: Temple of Heaven, Beijing, China

Temple of Heaven, Beijing, China

Background imageClimb Collection: Backpacker climbing pass to get to Glacier Grey, in the Torres Circuit

Backpacker climbing pass to get to Glacier Grey, in the Torres Circuit, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, South America

Background imageClimb Collection: Tourist climbing dunes, Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon) (Moon Valley)

Tourist climbing dunes, Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon) (Moon Valley), Atacama Desert, Chile, South America

Background imageClimb Collection: Male bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis), Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, North America

Male bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis), Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, North America

Background imageClimb Collection: Girls depositing rice tax, Government rice depot near Thaton, Myanmar, Asia

Girls depositing rice tax, Government rice depot near Thaton, Myanmar, Asia

Background imageClimb Collection: Crossing crevasse when climbing Huayna Potosi, Cordillera Real, Bolivia, South America

Crossing crevasse when climbing Huayna Potosi, Cordillera Real, Bolivia, South America

Background imageClimb Collection: View from summit, Huayna Potosi, Cordillera Real, Bolivia, South America

View from summit, Huayna Potosi, Cordillera Real, Bolivia, South America

Background imageClimb Collection: Bridge climb participants in silhouette, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney

Bridge climb participants in silhouette, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Background imageClimb Collection: Tourists ascending recent volcanic cone, Penguin Island, South Shetland Islands

Tourists ascending recent volcanic cone, Penguin Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Background imageClimb Collection: Fairy Tales / Rapunzel

Fairy Tales / Rapunzel
Rapunzel, Rapunzel let down your golden hair Rapunzel helps the handsome prince to climb up into her tower by using her long hair

Background imageClimb Collection: Scala Santa / Rome 1830S

Scala Santa / Rome 1830S
In the small church of San Giovanni, pilgrims climb the Scala Santa (Holy Stair), a staircase which includes 28 steps taken from the palace of Pontius Pilate in Jerusalem

Background imageClimb Collection: Stevenson / Poems / Foreign

Stevenson / Poems / Foreign
Foreign Lands: " Up into the cherry tree Who should climb but little me? I held the trunk with both my hands, & looked abroad in foreign lands."

Background imageClimb Collection: Louvre Staircase

Louvre Staircase
Visitors climb the grand staircase - and what a nice surprise, they meet some friends !

Background imageClimb Collection: Beach at Scarborough

Beach at Scarborough
Seaside scene at Scarborough: Victorian ladies and gentlemen paddle, ride ponies on the shore and climb on rocks

Background imageClimb Collection: Steep Street - Bristol

Steep Street - Bristol
Steep Street. A very hilly climb up or down

Background imageClimb Collection: Family Country Walk

Family Country Walk
A mother, father and son climb over a dry stone wall stile, whilst out walking in the countryside at Dovedale, Derbyshire, England. Hazelton Clump is on the skyline




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"Climbing to New Heights: From Mallory and Irvine at the Second Step to Hillary and Tensing on Mount Everest" Embarking on a treacherous journey, Mallory and Irvine fearlessly conquered the Second Step of Mount Everest in 1924, leaving an indelible mark on mountaineering history. In a different kind of climb, comedic duo Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy hilariously stumbled through James Parrott's Night Owls (1930), bringing laughter to audiences as they navigated their way out of hilarious predicaments. Venturing off the beaten path, adventurers set foot on the Road to Blencathra, embracing nature's challenges with every step they take towards conquering this majestic peak. Amidst chaos and danger, brave firefighters from LCC-LFB battled a serious house fire in Notting Hill. Their unwavering determination allowed them to rise above adversity and protect lives amidst raging flames. As dusk settled over Zermatt in Switzerland, spectators were treated to a breathtaking view at sunset - where the Matterhorn stood tall as a testament to human resilience and our innate desire for conquest. At Brigade HQ SE1, recruit firefighters underwent rigorous training exercises under the watchful eye of experienced mentors. Each practice drill brought them closer to becoming heroes who would face any challenge head-on. With precision and agility, firefighters honed their skills during hook ladder practice sessions. These unsung heroes epitomized bravery as they prepared themselves for life-saving missions that required scaling great heights. Tourists flocked eagerly to Dunns River Falls; cascading waters acting as both obstacle and allure. With each daring ascent up these natural steps carved by time itself, visitors embraced adventure while forging unforgettable memories. Inspired by legends like George Leigh Mallory (1886-1924), aspiring climbers pushed beyond limits known only by those who dared dream big. They embodied his spirit of perseverance while striving for greatness against all odds.