Climbers Collection (page 3)

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

Climbing Scawfell Deep Ghyll Victorian period Date: 19th century

Climbing Scawfell Pinnacle Victorian period Date: 19th century

Climbing Great Gable Eagle's Nest Arete Victorian period Date: 19th century

Climbing in the French Alps, Victorian period

Summit of Mount Snowden Victorian period

Women rock climbing in the Lake District

A hiking party in Switzerland, roped together for safety. Date: circa 1910

Hill Climbers, Keswick, Lake District, Cumbria, England
Hill Climbers (Abraham Brothers - George and Ashley), climbing near Keswick, Lake District, Cumbria, England. They made a photographic record of the exploits of many of the climbing pioneers

Mont Blanc
A climber on the arete du Rochefort, Mont Blanc. The image is reproduced from a book of photographic studies entitled Haute Montagne'. Date: circa 1931

Climbing a Serac in the Alps
A surreal image of climbers ascending an ice pinnacle or serac in the Alps. Picture postcards were used as one of the early expressions of the Surrealist movement Date: 1904

TWO CLIMBERS DIE IN ALPS
Two Milanese climbers die when they fall on the Alpe del Delfinato Date: July 1907

Mountaineer roping out in a chimney, difficult situation in the mountains, 1880, Switzerland, Historic
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The Audacious Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308401 The Audacious Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Deadly fall of alpine hunters in the Vanoise mountains, 1892 (illustration)
7312234 Deadly fall of alpine hunters in the Vanoise mountains, 1892 (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Deadly fall of several Alpine hunters at the summit of La Grande Casse in)

Ivy (Hedera helix) berry clusters ripening in winter after recent snow, Wiltshire hedgerow, UK. January

The dramas of the mountains, an alpine climb in Bardonecchia ended tragically (colour litho)
2815039 The dramas of the mountains, an alpine climb in Bardonecchia ended tragically (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dramas of the mountains)

Mountaineering accident on Mont Blanc (colour litho)
2779749 Mountaineering accident on Mont Blanc (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mountaineering accident on Mont Blanc)

A very daring and valiant undertaking they have accomplished, putting their lives in serious danger... (colour litho)
2778150 A very daring and valiant undertaking they have accomplished, putting their lives in serious danger... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Tragic Alpine ascension, a great lawyer from Grenoble who falls from the mountain together... (colour litho)
2815471 Tragic Alpine ascension, a great lawyer from Grenoble who falls from the mountain together... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Wretched alpine trip to Val Brembana, the transport of the wounded to Bergamo after three remaining... (colour litho)
2815291 Wretched alpine trip to Val Brembana, the transport of the wounded to Bergamo after three remaining... (colour litho) by Beltrame

A moving descent down the Mont Blanc, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
XIR346343 A moving descent down the Mont Blanc, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 10th September 1911 (colour litho) by French School

Ascent of the Dent Blanche, 1898 (colour engraving)
PER360332 Ascent of the Dent Blanche, 1898 (colour engraving) by Castelli (fl.1877-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: the Dent Blanche is a mountain in the Swiss alps; )

Switzerland: Gendarme on the Sonnigwichel, looking towards the Oberalpstock (b / w photo)
7183419 Switzerland: Gendarme on the Sonnigwichel, looking towards the Oberalpstock (b/w photo) by Gaberell, Jean (1887-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gendarme on the Sonnigwichel)

The Lakeland Fells (photo)
6025191 The Lakeland Fells (photo) by Smythe, Francis Sydney (1900-49); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lakeland Fells. Illustration for Mountains in Colour by Franks Smythe (Max Parrish, 1949)

Bowfell from Eskdale (photo)
6025186 Bowfell from Eskdale (photo) by Smythe, Francis Sydney (1900-49); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bowfell from Eskdale)

Mount Everest from the Pang La (photo)
6025175 Mount Everest from the Pang La (photo) by Smythe, Francis Sydney (1900-49); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mount Everest from the Pang La)

Autumn Colourings at Rutland (photo)
6025230 Autumn Colourings at Rutland (photo) by Smythe, Francis Sydney (1900-49); Private Collection; (add.info.: Autumn Colourings at Rutland)

A New England Homestead (photo)
6025222 A New England Homestead (photo) by Smythe, Francis Sydney (1900-49); Private Collection; (add.info.: A New England Homestead)

Sunrise on Mount Assiniboine (photo)
6025216 Sunrise on Mount Assiniboine (photo) by Smythe, Francis Sydney (1900-49); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunrise on Mount Assiniboine)

The Matterhorn, Winter Morning (photo)
6025214 The Matterhorn, Winter Morning (photo) by Smythe, Francis Sydney (1900-49); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Matterhorn, Winter Morning)

Brunwald (photo)
6025203 Brunwald (photo) by Smythe, Francis Sydney (1900-49); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brunwald. Illustration for Mountains in Colour by Franks Smythe (Max Parrish, 1949)

The Cuillin Hills (photo)
6025190 The Cuillin Hills (photo) by Smythe, Francis Sydney (1900-49); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cuillin Hills. Illustration for Mountains in Colour by Franks Smythe (Max Parrish, 1949)

From the Road to Mount Baker (photo)
6025227 From the Road to Mount Baker (photo) by Smythe, Francis Sydney (1900-49); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the Road to Mount Baker)

Mount Robson (photo)
6025226 Mount Robson (photo) by Smythe, Francis Sydney (1900-49); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mount Robson. Illustration for Mountains in Colour by Franks Smythe (Max Parrish, 1949)

Mount Baker (photo)
6025215 Mount Baker (photo) by Smythe, Francis Sydney (1900-49); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mount Baker. Illustration for Mountains in Colour by Franks Smythe (Max Parrish, 1949)

The Coast Range from the West (photo)
6025213 The Coast Range from the West (photo) by Smythe, Francis Sydney (1900-49); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coast Range from the West)

View from the Banff Springs Hotel (photo)
6025212 View from the Banff Springs Hotel (photo) by Smythe, Francis Sydney (1900-49); Private Collection; (add.info.: View from the Banff Springs Hotel)

The Elysium Pass (photo)
6025210 The Elysium Pass (photo) by Smythe, Francis Sydney (1900-49); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Elysium Pass. Illustration for Mountains in Colour by Franks Smythe (Max Parrish, 1949)

Aspen Poplars, Canadian Rockies (photo)
6025208 Aspen Poplars, Canadian Rockies (photo) by Smythe, Francis Sydney (1900-49); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aspen Poplars, Canadian Rockies)

Camp Fire (photo)
6025206 Camp Fire (photo) by Smythe, Francis Sydney (1900-49); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camp Fire. Illustration for Mountains in Colour by Franks Smythe (Max Parrish, 1949)

Camp in the Canadian Rockies (photo)
6025205 Camp in the Canadian Rockies (photo) by Smythe, Francis Sydney (1900-49); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camp in the Canadian Rockies)

Sunrise on the Moelwyns (photo)
6025193 Sunrise on the Moelwyns (photo) by Smythe, Francis Sydney (1900-49); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunrise on the Moelwyns)

Snowdon from Gwynant (photo)
6025189 Snowdon from Gwynant (photo) by Smythe, Francis Sydney (1900-49); Private Collection; (add.info.: Snowdon from Gwynant)

Mount Everest at Sunrise from the Kharta Glacier (photo)
6025183 Mount Everest at Sunrise from the Kharta Glacier (photo) by Smythe, Francis Sydney (1900-49); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mount Everest at Sunrise from the Kharta Glacier)

The Tibetan Plateau (photo)
6025181 The Tibetan Plateau (photo) by Smythe, Francis Sydney (1900-49); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tibetan Plateau)

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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.