Skis Collection (page 8)

Khanty or Ostyak man wearing skis, woman with animal skin coat.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Khanty or Ostyak costumes, and scene in Khanty hut.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

The Bystander front cover, Winter Sports number 1929
Front cover of The Bystander magazines winter sports number featuring a society gathering on the piste for some ski action in 1929. Date: 1929

Skiing party taking a short cut back to St Moritz
Two women and a man in skiing outfits on a slope, taking a short cut back to St Moritz, Switzerland. Date: 1914

German boy scout on First Aid exercise
German boy scout on a First Aid exercise, pulling a stretcher made from skis

People on skis in the snow, Switzerland
People on skis in the snow in Switzerland, balancing on one leg

Boy scouts on skiing activity in Finland
Boy scouts on a skiing activity in Finland

Charge of French Alpine Chasseurs in Alsace, WW1
The Chasseurs Alpins, the famous French mountain riflemen carrying out a dashing charge on skis at Hermannsweiler Kopf in Alsace

Delineator Jan 1928
Delineator magazine January 1928, depicting a fashionable woman with skis, in an alpine scene Date: 1928

Father Christmas with his sack, by Muriel Dawson
Father Christmas walking through the snow with his sack, by Muriel Dawson. Date: 1924

Russian Wind Propelled Skier
A Russian skier clutching a large sail, used to provide propulsion via harnessing wind. Date: Circa 1900

Poster design for Quebec Winter Sports, via Canadian Pacific, showing a couple on skis in in a snowy landscape. Date: 20th century

Reindeer 1878
A reindeer herd in Lapland : the herdsmen are on skis, and use indigenous dogs to keep the deer under control. Date: 1878

Snow Mail Van
An ingenious mail van, fitted with skis to cope with winter snow and adverse weather conditions! Date: early 1930s

Female Skier
A woman skier flies through the air. Date: early 1930s

USA, Colorado, Crested Butte, Mount Crested Butte Ski Village, skis

Man skiing around slalom flag, front view

Polar explorers in Arctic setting, with penguin sitting on igloo tent pulled by men

Saab B17B, 17101, fitted with retractable skis

Thomas Crean, from South With Scott by E. R. G. R. Evans (b / w photo)
KW403221 Thomas Crean, from South With Scott by E.R.G.R. Evans (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A military campaign in Russia during the 16th century, 1903 (oil on canvas)
BAL291383 A military campaign in Russia during the 16th century, 1903 (oil on canvas) by Ivanov, Sergej Vasilevic (1864-1910); 151x303 cm; State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow; Russian, out of copyright

The Snow-Shoe Dance: To Thank the Great Spirit for the First Appearance of Snow
XJL166141 The Snow-Shoe Dance: To Thank the Great Spirit for the First Appearance of Snow (colour litho) by Catlin, George (1796-1872) (after); Free Library, Philadelphia, PA, USA; American

Sea chart of Northern part of Atlantic and Arctic Ocean, North Sea and Baltic Sea, Jan Luyken, Johannes van Keulen I, unknown, 1681-1799

Cross-country skier with motion blur on Feldberg Mountain, Black Forest, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

A jolly Norway woman with her skis Date: circa 1909

Tent glows at dusk during winter camping near West Glacier, Montana, USA

Skiing on Eynsford Hills in Eynsford, Kent. 1938

Canadian Hawker Hurricane XII, 5624, fitted with skis

Protective textile covering to delay snow melting on skiing slope, Presena Glacier, Italian Alps, Italy, August

Bristol Bulldog II of the Swedish Air Force on skis

Canadian-built Curtiss JN4 Canuck C318 fitted with skis
Canadian-built Curtiss JN4 Canuck, C318, fitted with skis

Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930) Norwegian Arctic explorer, scientist and diplomat. Nobel prize for peace 1920. Nansen on skis in the summer of 1896 at the time of his return to Franz-Joseph Land after

Viennese Postcard of Children Pretending to Ski. ca. 1899-1915, Viennese Postcard of Children Pretending to Ski

Postcard of Water Skiers at Cypress Gardens. ca. 1954, The Aqua Skiers perform in echelon formation at Floridas Cypress Gardens

A Man Riding A Snowmobile
United States: c. 1964 A man riding a snowmobile as he goes over a low hill and goes airborne. His Johnson Skee Horse can achieve speeds of 30 mph

U Of W Crew Stage Toboggan Race
Ranier National Park, Washington: February, 1927 Two members of the national champion University of Washington crew stage an impromptu race during the University Snow Frolic at Ranier National Park

A Woman With Nine Foot Skis
California: c. 1925 A woman standing holding up a pair of extraordinarily long skis

Water Ballet at Beautiful Florida Cypress GardensPostcard. ca. 1952, Water Ballet at Beautiful Florida Cypress GardensPostcard

Cross Country Skiing
France: c. 1924 A woman cross country skiing in France

Ski resort carpark, buildings and chairlift in snow, Glenshee Ski Centre, Grampian Mountains, Aberdeenshire, Highlands, Scotland, February

Training of the reserves for the red army, red army skiers on the march, in april, 1942

Digital illustration of man wearing protective clothing and using snow shoes and skis to walk on surface of snow

Digital illustration of man on skis pulling equipment behind on pulk

Arosa mountain resort ski area, Graubunden, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Ski School skis, Tignes, Savoie, Rhone-Alpes, French Alps, France, Europe

Model with Skis
Female model wearing a bobble hat and holding a pair of skis looking over yonder. Date: late 1960s

Teddies with snowmobile

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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. "