Slopes Collection (#18)

St. Moritz Skiers
Fashionable skiers head for the ski slopes of St. Moritz, Switzerland. 1960s

Derbyshire Rambler 1930S
The slopes of Dovedale, where a rambler in plus-fours takes in the glorious Derbyshire scenery, England. Date: 1930s

Swiss Skiing Resort
Skiers preparing for the ski slopes, outside skiing chalets at Zermatt, Switzerland. Date: 1960s

Ski Poles. Gloves. Skis
Skiing gloves, poles and skis, but no skier? On the snow slopes above Zermatt, Switzerland, with the Rack Railway behind. Date: 1960s

Thorpe Cloud
Climbers on the slopes of Thorpe Cloud (900 feet high), looking towards Thorpe Village, Derbyshire, England. Date: early 1960s

Skiers in Switzerland
Lots of skiers on the slopes of a Swiss ski resort. Date: 1960s

Nose Sunburn Protector
Sunburned noses are a no no on the fashionable ski slopes of St. Moritz, Switzerland. Our model wears a nifty nose protector to keep her nose out of trouble. Date: 1930s

Swiss Ski Resort
Skiers on the slopes above Zermatt, Switzerland. Date: 1960s

Silver Birch Trees
Silver Birches on the slopes Box Hill, Surrey, England. Date: 1950s

England / Starkholmes
England/Starkholmes

Granpop rides the Cresta by Lawson Wood
Humorous illustration featuring Granpop, the orang utan character created by Lawson Wood hurtling down a piste head-first on a toboggan, much to the bemusement of a small monkey and bear. Date: 1935

A Modern Christmas in the Alps
Greeting a bobsleigh party as they speed past a group of skiiers in the Alps. Date: 1913

Nursery slopes at Obergurgl, Austria
People skiing on the nursery slopes at Obergurgl, Austria. Date: 1976

Cows on the slopes of the Jungfrau, in the Swiss Alps
View of the Jungfrau, in the Swiss Alps. Its altitude is 4166 metres -- fortunately for the cows, they are slightly lower down the slopes. Date: circa 1956

View over rocky scrub habitat on mountainside, Zushan Forest Park, Qinhuangdao, China, may

View of mountain valley with village at dawn, with snow covered peaks in background, Lower Yubeng Village, Miancimu, Meilixueshan, Yunnan, China, may

Charcoal Burner (Russula cyanoxantha) fruiting body, growing on slope amongst leaf litter in oak woodland, Powys, Wales, august

Subtropical palms and aloes growing in terraced scree garden, in botanic gardens with sheltered microclimate, Ventnor Botanic Garden, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, England, july

Hikers walking in mountain cirque near waterfall, Cola de Caballo Waterfall, Ordesa y Monte Perdido N. P
Hikers walking in mountain cirque near waterfall, Cola de Caballo Waterfall, Ordesa y Monte Perdido N.P. Pyrenees, Aragon, Spain, june

View of wooded slope habitat, Millers Dale Quarry, Derbyshire Wildlife Trust Reserve, Wye Valley, Derbyshire, England, july

View of river and wooded slope habitat, River Derwent, Millers Dale Quarry, Derbyshire Wildlife Trust Reserve, Wye Valley, Derbyshire, England, july

View of traditional farmland with small fields and barns, on mountain slopes covered with snow, Piatra Craiulu N. P
View of traditional farmland with small fields and barns, on mountain slopes covered with snow, Piatra Craiulu N.P. Piatra Craiulu Mountains, Southern Carpathians, Romania, october

View of chalk grassland on hillside and distant M40 Motorway, Aston Rowant N. N. R
View of chalk grassland on hillside and distant M40 Motorway, Aston Rowant N.N.R. Chilterns, Oxfordshire, England, october

View of tea plantation workers housing on hillside, Munnar, Western Ghats, Kerala, India

Forest habitat on slopes of inactive volcano, Mount Kitanglad, Kitanglad Mountain Range, Mindanao Island, Philippines

Rusty buoy in coastal botanic gardens with sheltered microclimate, Ventnor Botanic Garden, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, England, july

Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) crop, growing in terraced cultivation on hillside, Vattavada, Western Ghats, Kerala, India

Vineyard on wine estate, rows of grape vines with leaves in autumn colour growing on slope, Napa Valley, above Calistoga, Pallisade Mountains, California, U.S.A. november

Vineyard with grape vines growing on terraces, near Vernazza, La Spezia, Cinque Terre, Riviera Levante, Liguria, Italy, june

European Adder (Vipera berus) adult female, flicking tongue, on rock in mountain habitat, Italian Alps, Italy, may

Coyote (Canis latrans) adult, walking up sand dune in coastal habitat, Puerto Lopez Mateos, Baja California Sur, Mexico, march

Boy riding pack horse, descending from inactive volcano, Mount Kitanglad, Kitanglad Mountain Range, Mindanao Island, Philippines

Rime frost, on hillside in rural landscape, Dorset, England, december

Black Pine (Pinus nigra) habit, forest growing on mountain valley cliffs, Ordesa Valley, Ordesa y Monte Perdido N. P
Black Pine (Pinus nigra) habit, forest growing on mountain valley cliffs, Ordesa Valley, Ordesa y Monte Perdido N.P. Pyrenees, Aragon, Spain, june

Sessile Oak (Quercus petraea) woodland habitat, Powys, Wales, july

Frost covered trees and glacial Dry Valley, Incombe Hole, near Ivinghoe Beacon, Chiltern Hills, Buckinghamshire, England, december

View of path through grassland habitat at dawn, Queendown Warren Nature Reserve, North Downs, Kent, England, july

Globe Candytuft (Iberis umbellata) flowering, growing amongst rocks in habitat, Italy, may

View of hill slopes forested with larch and spruce trees in mist, Loch Lomond, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, october

View of mountain rainforest habitat, Peruvian Andes, Peru

Wildflowers growing on slope amongst ruins of castle, Dolforwyn Castle, Powys, Wales, august

View of trees and bushes on hillside habitat, Ruaha N. P. Tanzania
View of trees and bushes on hillside habitat, Ruaha N.P. Tanzania

View of upland habitat, with scree slopes and valley, Cairngorm Mountains, Highlands, Scotland, april

Early Spider Orchid (Ophrys exaltata tyrrhena) flowering, growing on slope in habitat, Italy, april

Aerial view of isolated limestone hill, Thorpe Cloud, White Peak, Peak District, Derbyshire, England, september

Cultivated hillside at edge of Nyungwe Forest N. P. Rwanda, march
Cultivated hillside at edge of Nyungwe Forest N.P. Rwanda, march

Livelong Saxifrage (Saxifraga paniculata) growing on slope, Italy, june

View of river valley with gorse flowering on slopes, Meldon Viaduct, River Okement, Meldon, Dartmoor, Devon, England, april

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"Slopes: Where Nature and Adventure Converge" Embark on a journey through the enchanting world of slopes, where tales from Wind in Willows and Rat Snow come alive. Picture yourself gliding down ski slopes above Lech near St. Anton am Arlberg in the midst of winter's embrace, surrounded by the breathtaking Austrian Alps. Witness a captivating scene as a flock of feral Kashmir Goats stands proudly on a limestone headland, overseeing the picturesque coastline and town below. It's nature's masterpiece at its finest. Travel back in time with Tatler front cover from their Winter Sports Number 1956, capturing the essence of elegance and thrill that defined an era. Feel the adrenaline rush as you explore Bingham Canyon Copper Mine or Kennecott Mine - colossal wonders carved into Earth's crust. Immerse yourself in history with Scott Polar Expedition 1910-1912 atop Mount Erebus, where brave explorers conquered icy peaks amidst unforgiving conditions. Experience winter sports like never before in France, indulging your senses amidst stunning landscapes that have enchanted generations. Transport yourself to ancient Rome at Circus Maximus, envisioning chariots racing along slopes packed with spectators cheering for their favorite heroes. Witness skiers gracefully navigating Argentiere Glacier in Chamonix, France - a true testament to human resilience against nature's might. Discover Algiers' waterfront boulevards bustling with life while gazing upon magnificent slopes overlooking sparkling waters - an exquisite blend of modernity and natural beauty. Journey to Costa Rica's La Fortuna region where Arenal Volcano looms majestically over lush greenery; here you'll find adventure around every corner. Finally, join a fox hunting party amidst Newlands' scenic backdrop in Keswick within Lake District Cumbria – an age-old tradition celebrated among rolling hills and pristine slopes. Slopes offer more than just physical challenges.