Climbers Collection (page 2)

Plant Freaks: Bitter-Sweet, Solanum dulcamara (engraving)
8669369 Plant Freaks: Bitter-Sweet, Solanum dulcamara (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bitter-Sweet, Solanum dulcamara)

Winter Scenes, 1937: In the Welsh Mountains (b/w photo)
8671726 Winter Scenes, 1937: In the Welsh Mountains (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Welsh Mountains)

Near the edge
Aleš Klabus

Hiking on Perito Moreno
Roberto Oggiano

Ice Cliff Climbing-2
Ryu Shin Woo

A Picnic to Montmorenci, 1941. Creator: Unknown
A Picnic to Montmorenci, 1941. People climbing up a frozen waterfall. From "Canada, by Lady Tweedsmuir, The British Commonwealth in Pictures series. [Collins, London, 1941]

The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, September 5, 1891, 1891. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, September 5, 1891, 1891. The Fatal Accident on Mont Blanc. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Ice Cliff Climbing26
Ryu Shin Woo

Ascent of Mont Blanc: M. Bisson's photographic expedition... 1862. Creator: Mason Jackson
Ascent of Mont Blanc: M. Bisson's photographic expedition leaving the station of the Grands Mulets, 1862. Engraving from a photograph by Auguste-Rosalie Bisson

Old mans beard / Travellers joy {Clematis vitalba} growing in hedgerow showing seed-head plumes and flowers, Norfolk, UK, September

Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea var isabel greensmith) Botanical garden, Leiden, Netherlands

Mt. Lemmon, Tuscon, Arizona, USA

Windy Point Vista, Mt. Lemmon, Tuscon, Arizona, USA

Dune Climbers
Gu and Hongchao

Electric railway on Santa Maria Viaduct near Chamonix
3787562 Electric railway on Santa Maria Viaduct near Chamonix; (add.info.: Electric railway on Santa Maria Viaduct near Chamonix)

Mountaineer Chris Bonington surrounded by some of the equipment he will take on his next expedition to Annapurna. 6th July 1969

Home Secretary James Callaghan having a drink with the some members of a climbing team, Lord John Hunt, Chris Bonington, Mike Thompson and Don Whillans

The Climbers: three naked men, one seen from behind climbing onto a river-bank, soldiers emerge from the forest in the background, 1510

Sweet breath of spring (Lonicera fragrantissima) in garden, Surrey, England, UK. Native to China

Fell walkers on Striding Edge leading to Helvellyn, Lake District, Cumbria, England

Mont Blanc Massif - French Alps - Chamonix - The Plan Praz Terrace (2064m altitude.) Date: circa 1910s

Ivy (Hedera helix) covered tree trunks in Knight Wood, Hampshire, UK, October

1922 British Mount Everest Expedition - The Camp at 23, 000 feet on the North Col of the mountain. Date: 1922

RF - Ripe black grapes Regent variety with autumn coloured leaves, Norfolk, England, UK, September

a group of hikers are going to climb the via ferrata (iron path) Les Cordes in the Dolomites, Bolzano province, South Tyrol, Trentino Alto Adige, Italy

Carabiner, Climbing, Oberstdorf, Bavaria, Germany (MR)

Freeclimbing, Bonifacio, Corsica, France (MR)

Climber on steep rock face in the background blue sky and snowy peaks of the alps Masino Valley Valtellina Lombardy Italy Europe

Weisshorn from Bishorn, Switzerland, Europe

Mountaineering climbing Piramide Vincent (Monte Rosa), Aosta Valley, Europe

Frozen waterfall climbing
Jaka Ivancic

against a steep background
mihai ian nedelcu

Climbers on Mer de Glace, Mont Blanc, France Date: late 19th century

Climbers (tourists) on Mont Blanc, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

Tourist climbers, Grindelwald, Switzerland, Victorian period

Tourist climbers of the Mer de Glace, Mont Blanc, Victorian period

Victorian climbers approaching a crevasse

Climbers and a crevasse

Climbers, Mer de Glace, Mont Blanc

Mer de Glace, Chamonix, Victorian period

Mer de Glace, Mont Blanc, Victorian period

A crevasse, Rhone Glacier, Furka Pass, Alps

The Matterhorn, Victorian period, hand coloured photo

Crossing the Rhone Glacier in the Furka Pass, Victorian period, hand coloured photo

Climbers on Mont Blanc, hand coloured photo
Climbers on Mont Blanc, Victorian period, hand coloured photo

Climbing The Needle Great Gable Lake District Victorian period

Climbing Skew Gill Victorian period Date: 19th century

Climbing Scawfell Hand Traverse Victorian period Date: 19th century

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"Climbers: Conquering New Heights and Defying Limits" Embarking on treacherous expeditions, they have always been driven by an insatiable thirst for adventure. Mallory and Irvine's legendary attempt at the Second Step of Everest in 1924 remains etched in mountaineering history. Their valiant effort symbolized the indomitable spirit that fuels these fearless individuals. The British Mt Everest Expedition of 1922 witnessed Norton and Mallory pushing boundaries as they fearlessly challenged nature's mightiest peak. Their audacity paved the way for future explorers to follow their footsteps towards greatness. Edmund Hillary and Tensing Bhutia forever engraved their names in folklore when they conquered Mount Everest, defying gravity itself. This monumental feat showcased human resilience, determination, and a testament to what can be achieved through unwavering perseverance. From crossing perilous crevasses on Monte Rosa in Italy to scaling Mont Blanc Massif in Chamonix, mountaineers continue to push themselves beyond limits known to man. These brave souls traverse treacherous terrains with unwavering resolve, leaving no stone unturned or summit unconquered. Annie Peck donned her climbing gear with masked determination, showcasing how women too have left an indelible mark on this daring pursuit. Dorothy Pilley's exploits in Glacier National Park further exemplify the courage displayed by female climbers who shattered societal norms while reaching new heights. Whether ascending cave archways at Foxhole or braving extreme conditions atop Aiguille du Midi, climbers embody the essence of adventure-seeking souls who refuse to be bound by earthly limitations. They epitomize humanity's relentless quest for exploration and discovery.