Mountaineering Collection

SIR EDMUND HILLARY (1919-2008). New Zealand mountaineer and explorer. Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay near the summit of Mount Everest, 28 May 1953

1922 British Mt Everest Expedition - Norton and Mallory
1922 British Mount Everest Expedition - Major Edward " Teddy" F. Norton (1884-1954) and George Herbert Leigh Mallory (1886-1924) at nearly 27, 000 feet. Date: 1922

Hillary and Tensing Bhutia conquering Everest
Front cover of The Illustrated London News showing Sir Edmund Hillary together with Sherpa Tensing Bhutia reaching the summit of Mount Everest on May 29 1953

Prayer flags at Everest Base Camp, Solu Khumbu Everest Region, Sagarmatha National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nepal, Himalayas, Asia

Edmund Hillary & Tensing
Sir Edmund Hillary with Tenzing Norgay after their successful attempt to scale Mount Everest in Nepal on 29th May 1953. The legendary mountaineer died in January 2008

Traversing the Aonach Eagach Ridge above Glencoe, Scottish Highlands

Mountaineers crossing crevasse (Monte Rosa), Aosta Valley, Italy, Europe

Callander, Scotland. A view of Ben Ledi over the River Teith

[The Ascent of Mont Blanc], 1861. Creator: Auguste-Rosalie Bisson
[The Ascent of Mont Blanc], 1861

Annie Peck masked and dressed for climbing
Annie Smith Peck (October 19, 1850 July 18, 1935), American mountaineer pictured in her climbing outfit at the time she had scaled Mount Huascan

MOUNT EVEREST EXPEDITION. The camp of the 1924 British expedition to Mount Everest, on the crest of the North Col

Mount Everest Expedition 1924
Mount Everest Expedition, 1924. Led by General The Hon. C. B. Bruce C.B. A view of Mount Everest from the Base Camp in the Rongbuk Valley, Tibet. Sent (and signed on front) by J. B. L

Dorothy Pilley, English climber in Glacier National Park
Dorothy Pilley Richards (1894 - 1986) was a prominent female mountaineer. She began climbing in Wales and joined the Fell and Rock Climbing Club

Eiger Ascent 1938
A report of the succesful ascent of the north face of the Eiger by an Austro-German expedition - Heckmeier and Vorg from Munich and Kasparek and Harrer from Vienna

Poster for Ovo Sports Food
Advertising poster for Ovo Sport, a special food developed to provide nourishment during sport and training. The tagline claims Instant Fortification

Mountaineers and climbers, Mont Blanc range, French Alps, France, Europe

The last village on the Everest Base Camp trek lying at 5100m, Khumbu Region, Nepal, Himalayas, Asia

Ice climbing at Ice Park, Box Canyon, climbing capital of America, Ouray, Colorado, United States of America, North America

Cable cars approaching Aiguille du Midi summit, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, French Alps, France, Europe

Climbers on an ice wall, Island Peak 6189m, Solu Khumbu Everest Region, Sagarmatha National Park, Himalayas, Nepal, Asia

Mountaineers and climbers, Mont Blanc range, French Alps, France, Europe

Mountain climbers in the Alps, 1880s
Mountaineering in the Tyrol with ropes and picks, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Young couple hiking on Mt Desert Island, Maine
Tourists climbing Newport Mountain, Mt Desert Island, Maine, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Stage in the ascent of Mont Blanc, c1853, (1946). Creator: George Baxter
Stage in the ascent of Mont Blanc, c1853, (1946). Climbers on Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps - a man is being pulled out of a crevasse on a rope

Climbing on neve (chromolitho)
968673 Climbing on neve (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Climbing on neve)

The War of Prodigies (Colour Litho)
2808551 The War of Prodigies (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War of Prodigies. An alpine corvee at three thousand meters)

Boldness of Alpine Drums (Colour Litho)
2778273 Boldness of Alpine Drums (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boldness of Alpine Drums)

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)

Mountaineers climbing sharp ridge of ‚Aucrossing of Liskamm‚Au, (traversata dei Lyskamm) Monte Rosa, Ayas Valley, Aosta Valley, Italy

Chamonix and Mont Blanc, France
Mont Blanc viewed from Le Jardin. 1845

SNCF poster, Chamonix, France, in summer and winter, offering golf, hockey, mountaineering, skiing and tennis. Date: circa 1948

Mountaineers and climbers, Mont Blanc range, French Alps, France, Europe

An Ascent of the Schilthorn from Murren, Switzerland (engraving)
1045563 An Ascent of the Schilthorn from Murren, Switzerland (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Ascent of the Schilthorn from Murren)

The Swiss naturalist Horace Benedict (Horace-Benedict) of Saussure (1740-1799
JLJ4564976 The Swiss naturalist Horace Benedict (Horace-Benedict) of Saussure (1740-1799) and the French mountain guide Jacques Balmat made the second ascent of Mont Blanc in August 1787

Snowdon and Crib Coch, c1896. Artist: I Slater
Snowdon and Crib Coch, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

The Abruzzi Spur On The K2 Mountain. From The Year 1910 Illustrated

Yak in Himalaya, Nepal
Dan Mirica

Wudang Mountain
Simoon

Waterfall at dawn
Taisuke Goto

Wudang Mountain
Simoon

Yak in Himalaya, Nepal
Dan Mirica

Wudang Mountain
Simoon

Yak in Himalaya, Nepal
Dan Mirica

Wudang Mountain
Simoon

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

Yak in Himalaya, Nepal
Dan Mirica

Yak in Himalaya, Nepal
Dan Mirica

Alison Jane Hargreaves - British mountain climber
" Alison Jane Hargreaves 1962 - 1995 was a British mountain climber. Her accomplishments included scaling Mount Everest alone, without supplementary oxygen or support from a Sherpa team

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"Conquering New Heights: The Legacy of Sir Edmund Hillary and Mountaineering Adventures" Embarking on a journey that defied human limits, Sir Edmund Hillary, the legendary New Zealand mountaineer and explorer, etched his name in history alongside Tenzing Norgay as they stood near the summit of Mount Everest on 28 May 1953. Their triumphant ascent marked a monumental achievement for mankind. Reflecting upon earlier expeditions, we are reminded of the valiant efforts made by Norton and Mallory during the 1922 British Mt Everest Expedition. Their courageous spirit paved the way for future adventurers like Hillary and Tensing Bhutia to follow in their footsteps. Intriguingly diverse landscapes beckon mountaineers from all corners of the globe. From prayer flags fluttering at Everest Base Camp in Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal - a UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled amidst majestic Himalayan peaks - to breathtaking views of Ben Ledi over Scotland's River Teith in Callander; nature's wonders inspire us to explore further. Traversing treacherous terrains is not without its challenges. As mountaineers navigate Aonach Eagach Ridge above Glencoe in the Scottish Highlands or cross crevasses on Monte Rosa in Italy's Aosta Valley, they embody resilience and determination against formidable odds. The allure of conquering mountains has captivated explorers throughout history. The iconic Mount Everest Expedition of 1924 stands as a testament to humanity's unwavering pursuit of greatness. Likewise, Annie Peck masked and dressed for climbing symbolizes women breaking barriers within this daring realm. From Auguste-Rosalie Bisson's captivating depiction capturing "The Ascent of Mont Blanc" back in 1861 to modern-day adventurers seeking their own triumphs, mountaineering continues to be an exhilarating endeavor that pushes boundaries both physically and mentally.