Climbers Collection (page 8)

Kaleidoscopic pattern of Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) in autumn on a white background

Wonderland Avenue, or the Silent Street, Grampians, Victoria, Australia, 1908. Creator
Wonderland Avenue, or the Silent Street, Grampians, Victoria, Australia, 1908. Full of curious profiles and grinning gargoyles. Unusual rock formation in the Grampians National Park in Victoria

The Look-Out Rock, Buffalo Ranges, Victoria, Australia, c1909. Creator: George Rose
The Look-Out Rock, Buffalo Ranges, Victoria, Australia, c1909....an immense boulder near the Hospice, scaled by a wire ladder. People standing on top of an unusal rock formation

Mount Cook, and the Hooker Glacier and Valley, New Zealand, c1909. Creator: George Rose
Mount Cook, and the Hooker Glacier and Valley, New Zealand, c1909. as seen from a spur on Mount Wakefield. One of a set of stereocard views by George Rose

A Dangerous Ascent, Mount Malte Brun, New Zealand, c1909. Creator: George Rose
A Dangerous Ascent, Mount Malte Brun, New Zealand, c1909. In the icy depths below is the Tasman Glacier. One of a set of stereocard views by George Rose

Descent of Mt. Blanc - enormous crevasses near the summit, Alps, 1901. Creator
Descent of Mt. Blanc - enormous crevasses near the summit, Alps, 1901. Climbers on Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps, which stands between the Aosta Valley in Italy

Switzerland - summit of Vrenelisgartli - Glarnisch massif
Mountaineers at the summit of Vrenelisgartli - one of the peaks of the Glarnisch mountain massif of the Schwyz Alps, overlooking the valley of the Linth in the Swiss canton of Glarus, Switzerland

Climbers at the peak of a mountain in the Churfirsten range in the Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland. Date: circa 1910s

Convolulus flower (Convolvulus sp) Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Europe

Vineyards in autumn, La Rioja, Sierra De Cantabria, Alava, Basque Country, Spain. November 2017

Picnic on the summit of a Swiss Alpine peak. Date: circa 1910s

Mallow leaved bindweed (Convolvulus althaeoides) flowers in a mountain pasture above Stenje, view south towards Stenje village and Konjsko, Lake Macro Prespa, Galicica National Park, Macedonia

Close-up of Mallow-leaved bindweed (Convolvulus althaeoides) flower covered in raindrops, Akamas peninsula, Cyprus, April 2009

White horse, The Burren region, County Clare, Ireland, June 2009

Mallow leaved bindweed (Convolvulus althaeoides) flowers covered in raindrops, Akamas peninsula, Cyprus, April 2009

Pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) covered in thick stems of Common ivy (Hedera helix) Hutovo Blato Nature Park, Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 2009

Ivy leaves (Hedera sp) in snow and heavy frost, Bradworthy, Devon, UK. December 2010

Ivy (Hedera helix) clump protruding through snow. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK, January

Ivy (Hedera helix) leaves with Star moss (Polytrichum) and Feather moss (Thuidium tamariscum) Kingcombe, Dorset, UK March 2010

Couple of climbers in backlight with a view of the Brenta Dolomites, val Nambrone, Trentino, Italy, Europe

Endangered Hartmannaes Mountain Zebras (Hartmannaes Mountain Zebra) climb effortlessly up a rocky mountain slope, Namibia, Skeleton Coast

Virginia creeper or five-leaved ivy (Parthenocissus quinquefolia Engelmannii) and Japanese creeper, Boston ivy, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata)

Chayote (Sechium edule) vine plant, Beau-Bassin, Mauritius, Africa

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The peak of Fitz Roy from the first view point of the hike

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A panoramic view of the Fitz Roy mountain with the blue lake under it

The first ascent of the Matterhorn, made by Edward Whymper, Lord Francis Douglas, Charles Hudson, Douglas Hadow, Michel Croz, with two Zermatt guides, Peter Taugwalder and his son of the same name

Wisteria Climbing Garden Wall

Wisteria

Motor boat trip Dead Sea Masada Climbers aid
Motor boat trip around the Dead Sea. On Masada. Climbers by aid of rope reaching the ramp. 1920, Israel, Masada Site

Malahide Castle, Talbot Botanic Garden, Malahide, Co Fingal, Ireland

Walker Looking Over Waterfall At Cirque De Gavarnie

Walker Climbing Up Hill Between Trees With The Cirque De Gavarnie

Trekking Up Snowy Mountain

Georgian Doors, Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin, Ireland

Fountain In The Walled Garden, Florence Court, Co Fermanagh, Ireland

Altamont House, Altamont Garden, Co Carlow, Ireland

Walker Beneath Waterfall In The Cirque De Gavarnie

Scawfell Lake District climbers Victorian period

Rock climbing at Bosigran, Cornwall. Date: circa 1980s

Senecio macroglossus Variegatus, Cape Ivy or Natal Ivy or Wax Vine

Phaseolus vulgaris, French Bean, green pods on plant

Illustration showing a window herb garden

Japanese creeper, Boston ivy, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata) on a house wall

Butterfly Pea (Clitoria ternatea) close-up of flower, Philippines

Passion Flower (Passiflora edulis forma edulis) flowering in garden

Climbers on summit of Pico de Aneto, at 3404m the highest peak in the Pyrenees, Spain, Europe

K2 mountaineers - Lacedelli & Compagnoni
Lino Lacedelli (1925 - 2009) on the left, alongside Achille Compagnoni (1914 - 2009), the two climbers who made the first successful ascent to the summit of K2 on 31 July 1954

Animals of Mount Everest, 1924
Illustration showing Mount Everest and the wildlife seen there in 1924. The highest permanent human habitation was at 17, 000 feet; the highest plant-life about 18

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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.