Mountain Hikers Collection

Young people from fascist Italy (colour litho)
2783833 Young people from fascist Italy (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young people from fascist Italy)

Polar sketches. Returning to the ship after an unsuccessful attempt to find the North Pole, 1876 (chromolithograph)
7295653 Polar sketches. Returning to the ship after an unsuccessful attempt to find the North Pole, 1876 (chromolithograph) by Moss, Edward Lawton (1843-80); 19.7x28 cm; National Maritime Museum

A Sledge Team on the King Edward VII, Plateau, 1916 (card)
7295720 A Sledge Team on the King Edward VII, Plateau, 1916 (card) by British School, (20th century) ; 3.6x6.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: No 14)

A walk in the countryside (colour litho)
8635890 A walk in the countryside (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: A walk in the countryside)

Hikers crossing the sea of ice, view of the hotel du Montanvert, 1900 (b/w photo)
ELD4944618 Hikers crossing the sea of ice, view of the hotel du Montanvert, 1900 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hikers crossing the sea of ice)

Tanzstunde / Dancing Lesson (colour litho)
8666185 Tanzstunde / Dancing Lesson (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tanzstunde)

Polar Sketches. On the Northern March, April 8, 1876 (chromolithograph, coloured)
7295654 Polar Sketches. On the Northern March, April 8, 1876 (chromolithograph, coloured) by Moss, Edward Lawton (1843-80); 19.7x27.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Wm. Douglas Johns, taken summer of 1897 on way to creeks - taken by E.A.Sather, 1897 (b/w photo)
3671480 Wm. Douglas Johns, taken summer of 1897 on way to creeks - taken by E.A.Sather, 1897 (b/w photo) by Sather, E. A. (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

The Vercors plateau (seen from Les Ramees) (Oil on canvas)
7393482 The Vercors plateau (seen from Les Ramees) (Oil on canvas) by Gay, Jacques Louis (1815-1925); 53 x 80 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

Mountaineer roping out in a chimney, difficult situation in the mountains, 1880, Switzerland
7279867 Mountaineer roping out in a chimney, difficult situation in the mountains, 1880, Switzerland by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mountaineer on Mont Blanc just in front of the summit, 1880, France
7279847 Mountaineer on Mont Blanc just in front of the summit, 1880, France by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mountaineer on Mont Blanc just in front of the summit)

Countess Lucia Costa, of Milan, climbed with her husband and two greyhounds over a hill around... (colour litho)
2777975 Countess Lucia Costa, of Milan, climbed with her husband and two greyhounds over a hill around... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Monte Rosa, border of Switzerland and Italy (b / w photo)
7157640 Monte Rosa, border of Switzerland and Italy (b/w photo) by McLeish, Donald (1879-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monte Rosa, border of Switzerland and Italy)

Boy and girl hiking in the mountains (colour litho)
7148194 Boy and girl hiking in the mountains (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy and girl hiking in the mountains.); © Look and Learn

Children hiking in the mountains (colour litho)
7173249 Children hiking in the mountains (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children hiking in the mountains)

Perspiring hiking elephant resting on bench (litho)
7149289 Perspiring hiking elephant resting on bench (litho) by Kley, Heinrich (1863-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perspiring hiking elephant resting on bench)

Snake attack, 1933
7143783 Snake attack, 1933 by Tanconville, Henri-Garnier (1845-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Science. Zoology. Meeting with a snake during a hike)

The great excursion of the Touring Club in Cadore, The caravan at the Forcella di Lavaredo (colour litho)
2815579 The great excursion of the Touring Club in Cadore, The caravan at the Forcella di Lavaredo (colour litho) by Beltrame

In the Cyrenaic plateau, patrols of the Vestone Alpini in reconnaissance on the sides of the Derna in... (colour litho)
2815565 In the Cyrenaic plateau, patrols of the Vestone Alpini in reconnaissance on the sides of the Derna in... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Temporary Emigration to Italy, A Workers Caravan Crossing The Great St Bernard Pass (colour litho)
2798746 Temporary Emigration to Italy, A Workers Caravan Crossing The Great St Bernard Pass (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Dramas Of The Mountain, Four Mountaineers Hit By The Storm And Perished On Mont Blanc (Colour Litho)
2798581 The Dramas Of The Mountain, Four Mountaineers Hit By The Storm And Perished On Mont Blanc (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

The brave rescue of a brigadier (colour litho)
2777872 The brave rescue of a brigadier (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The brave rescue of a brigadier)

The expedition led by the Duke of Abruzzi conquers the extreme peak of Mount Ruwenzori... (colour litho)
2814915 The expedition led by the Duke of Abruzzi conquers the extreme peak of Mount Ruwenzori... (colour litho) by Beltrame

An Alpine Captain Cascaded Into A Ravine During A March On Mount Telegraph (Colour Litho)
2798637 An Alpine Captain Cascaded Into A Ravine During A March On Mount Telegraph (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two against a hundred (colour litho)
2778223 Two against a hundred (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two against a hundred)

A peaceful assault on a mountain (colour litho)
2777644 A peaceful assault on a mountain (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A peaceful assault on a mountain)

In the area of Fassa (Avisio), after a fierce struggle, the Alpini occupied the rugged peak of the Cauriol
2777579 In the area of Fassa (Avisio), after a fierce struggle, the Alpini occupied the rugged peak of the Cauriol... (colour litho) by Beltrame

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"Conquering the Heights: Tales of Mountain Hikers" Embarking on a journey through time, we witness the indomitable spirit of mountain hikers. From the young adventurers of fascist Italy to the breathtaking Vercors plateau seen from Les Ramees, their passion for conquering nature's marvels knows no bounds. In 1880 Switzerland, a mountaineer finds himself in a difficult situation as he navigates a treacherous chimney. Meanwhile, another brave soul stands just before reaching Mont Blanc's majestic summit in France. Countess Lucia Costa and her husband fearlessly climb hills with their loyal greyhounds by their side. Amidst these triumphs lie tales of tragedy; game wardens apprehending poachers in Setsch Alp remind us that preserving nature's beauty requires constant vigilance. The border between Switzerland and Italy reveals Monte Rosa's awe-inspiring presence captured in black and white photography. Not only adults but also children embrace hiking as an exhilarating adventure. A boy and girl traverse mountains together while others join them on this thrilling escapade. Even an unexpected sight awaits—a perspiring hiking elephant finding solace on a bench. Yet danger lurks amidst serenity; snake attacks serve as reminders that even paradise can have its perils. Nevertheless, undeterred by challenges, members of the Touring Club embark on grand excursions like at Forcella di Lavaredo in Cadore. These captivating glimpses into the world showcase their unwavering determination to explore uncharted territories and forge unforgettable memories amidst nature's splendor.