Skis Collection (page 4)

Tobogganing Suit, with Park Tobogganing Club badge (wool)
3086182 Tobogganing Suit, with Park Tobogganing Club badge (wool) by English School, (19th century); Fashion Museum Bath; (add.info)

Christmas Wheatsheaf in Trondheim (chromolitho)
735491 Christmas Wheatsheaf in Trondheim (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Wheatsheaf in Trondheim)

Men love to complicate not only life, but also entertainment (colour litho)
2778030 Men love to complicate not only life, but also entertainment (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men love to complicate not only life)

A sixteen-year-old boy who was skiing in the Alps, near Grenoble, was attacked by a large eagle (colour litho)
2783872 A sixteen-year-old boy who was skiing in the Alps, near Grenoble, was attacked by a large eagle (colour litho) by Beltrame

Postmen in the French Alps using skis to make their rounds (colour litho)
2779681 Postmen in the French Alps using skis to make their rounds (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The first Italian winter tourism caravan on the Spluga, national ski races in Madesimo (colour litho)
2815420 The first Italian winter tourism caravan on the Spluga, national ski races in Madesimo (colour litho) by Beltrame

In Search Of A Polar Expedition, The Meeting Of The Crew Of The Argentina Uruguay Ship With... (colour litho)
2798725 In Search Of A Polar Expedition, The Meeting Of The Crew Of The Argentina Uruguay Ship With... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Nansens Fram expedition, May 1896 (colour litho)
3103044 Nansens Fram expedition, May 1896 (colour litho) by Norwegian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nansens Fram expedition, May 1896)

Norway: A daughter of the snowfields (colour photo)
3106282 Norway: A daughter of the snowfields (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Norway: A daughter of the snowfields)

Petty Officer Evans during the Terra Nova expedition (1910-13
3106132 Petty Officer Evans during the Terra Nova expedition (1910-13) to the South Pole (bromide print) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertisement for Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothes, pub. 1900 (colour litho)
2652862 Advertisement for Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothes, pub. 1900 (colour litho) by Penfield, Edward (1866-1925); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Esquimaux family, changing quarters
LLM462459 Esquimaux family, changing quarters by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Esquimaux family, changing quarters)

Prince Edward and Wallis Warfield Simpson on a skiing holiday, 1936 (b / w photo)
ILN283594 Prince Edward and Wallis Warfield Simpson on a skiing holiday, 1936 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); The Illustrated London News Picture Library, London

Fridtjof Nansen, Norwegian explorer (colour litho)
971881 Fridtjof Nansen, Norwegian explorer (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930), Norwegian explorer

Maharaja adjustable chaise longue, 1929 (lacquered wood
992323 Maharaja adjustable chaise longue, 1929 (lacquered wood, chromed metal & velvet) by Ruhlmann, Emile-Jacques (1879-1933); 78.5x62x143 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Jungfrau Bahn, 1928 (colour litho)
6371175 Jungfrau Bahn, 1928 (colour litho) by Cardinaux, Emil (1877-1936); 127 x 92 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Swiss, out of copyright

L, Laplander (colour litho)
6019773 L, Laplander (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L, Laplander. Illustration for The World at Home ABC, An Alphabet of Countries)

British polar explorer Robert Falcon Scott discovering that the Norwegian expedition led by Roald Amundsen had beaten
6014658 British polar explorer Robert Falcon Scott discovering that the Norwegian expedition led by Roald Amundsen had beaten him to the South Pole

Little boy on skis (colour photo)
3096200 Little boy on skis (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little boy on skis. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

German Soldiers at Snow-Shoe Practice at Goslar in the Harz Mountains (engraving)
1056093 German Soldiers at Snow-Shoe Practice at Goslar in the Harz Mountains (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

French troops of the 157th Infantry Regiment finding three Italian soldiers lost in the snow in the Alps (colour litho)
3097474 French troops of the 157th Infantry Regiment finding three Italian soldiers lost in the snow in the Alps (colour litho) by French School

Ski Instructors at Chamonix (colour photo)
3096524 Ski Instructors at Chamonix (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ski Instructors at Chamonix)

Amundsens Tent at the South Pole (bromide print)
3106141 Amundsens Tent at the South Pole (bromide print) by Bowers, Lieutenant Henry Robertson ( Birdie ) (1883-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sick and wounded Russian soldiers being transported using skis (colour litho)
2795826 Sick and wounded Russian soldiers being transported using skis (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A German postman on skis (colour litho)
2814143 A German postman on skis (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A German postman on skis)

The war at three thousand meters, nuclei of our skiers destroy two blockhouses by means of mines (Colour Litho)
2777517 The war at three thousand meters, nuclei of our skiers destroy two blockhouses by means of mines (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

A dramatic race, in Burgenland (Austria) (colour litho)
2783470 A dramatic race, in Burgenland (Austria) (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A dramatic race, in Burgenland (Austria)

Skiers Wedding (Colour Litho)
2784080 Skiers Wedding (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skiers wedding. Two young Swedes who had met on the snow fields were married in a sportswear)

Scenes from the war in Finland (colour litho)
2783974 Scenes from the war in Finland (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes from the war in Finland)

Incredible Rescue (Colour Litho)
2783762 Incredible Rescue (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Incredible rescue)

Two women on skis as they ski down a snowy landscape (colour litho)
732289 Two women on skis as they ski down a snowy landscape (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Skier, 1928 (cyanotype)
930100 The Skier, 1928 (cyanotype) by Koppitz, Rudolph (1884 - 1936); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; Austrian, out of copyright

Jumping Legends
Tristan Shu

Wind resistance
Sandi Bertoncelj

Where the trail end?
Sandi Bertoncelj

Swing
Benjamin Trévillot

Henri making a powder turn
Eric Verbiest

Backcountry Kicker Locals Only
Eric Verbiest

Théo de La Soujeole at home in Flaine
Eric Verbiest

Snow splash over the edge
Sandi Bertoncelj

Philip Pirin
Eric Verbiest

Freeriders
Marcel Rebro

Christoph Helms
Eric Verbiest

Escape XV
Marcel Rebro

capture
Milan Malovrh

energy
Milan Malovrh

Race
Milan Malovrh

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"From W. Heath Robinson's imaginative contraptions to Roald Amundsen's epic polar expeditions, they have played a pivotal role in history and adventure. In the iconic photograph of Scott at Amundsen's Tent, skis symbolize the triumph of exploration and determination. They have not only been used for conquest but also for celebration, as seen in the Italian victory at the Berlin Winter Olympics. The grace and skill displayed by athletes gliding down slopes captivate audiences worldwide. Even young Cub Scouts find joy on skis, exploring the Snowy Mountains of Australia with wide-eyed wonder. And who can resist the thrill of waterskiing fun on Lake Geneva at Evian-les-Bains? However, not all ski moments are filled with joyous escapades. The chilling image of a Soviet Air Attack reminds us that even amidst beauty and recreation, there can be danger lurking. Skiing has long been intertwined with literature too; Sir Arthur Conan Doyle himself took to the Alps in 1894 to enjoy this exhilarating sport firsthand. The daring mid-air stunts performed by skilled athletes push boundaries and redefine what is possible on skis - an awe-inspiring sight that leaves spectators breathless. In Norway, skiing goes beyond leisure; it becomes a social activity where postmen brave snow-covered landscapes to deliver mail efficiently. Their dedication showcases how skis serve practical purposes even today. Yet skiing is not limited to peaceful endeavors alone; "The Snow Soldiers, " depicted in a vibrant lithograph, highlight how ski patrols engage enemy scouts during combat - proving that these versatile tools are essential even in times of conflict. Lastly, Candide Thovex defies gravity as he effortlessly glides out of nowhere into nowhere - reminding us that skiing transcends limits and allows individuals to explore new realms both physically and mentally. "