Slope Collection

Down-Along, Clovelly, Devon - Painted by William Carruthers Affleck for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

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

Candide Thovex out of nowhere into nowhere
Tristan Shu

sisyphus
Jeffrey Hummel

Sausalito, a town on San Francisco Bay in Marin County, with the San Francisco city skyline in the distance, California, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Cable car Teleferico Do Rancho, Camara de Lobos, Madeira island, Portugal

Ballydehob Village, West Cork, Republic of Ireland. circa 1960s

A young boy sledging down a grassy bank
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Gipsy Hill railway station, south London
Gipsy Hill railway station (LB&SC, London, Brighton and South Coast), south London. Date: circa 1910

Hong Kong street scene, 1890s C016 / 4499
Hong Kong street scene. Pedestrians, carts, rickshaws and signs in both Chinese script and English on a hill street in Hong Kong in the 1890s. At the time, this area was a British colony

British Mark IV tank with Canadian soldiers, WW1
A British Mark IV tank on a training exercise, with a large number of Canadian soldiers sitting on top of it, on the Western Front during the First World War. Date: February 1918

The Holloway, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
Scene in Gloucester Terrace, The Holloway, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales, decorated with flags and bunting to celebrate the coronation of King Edward VII

Gwaun Cae Gurwen incline, Carmarthenshire, South Wales
View of the Gwaun Cae Gurwen incline on the Great Western Railway near Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, Dyfed, South Wales, with a large number of trucks on the line

Fishing boats in the harbour, Fowey, Cornwall
Fishing boats in the picturesque harbour at Fowey, Cornwall. Date: circa 1980s

Church Cove, The Lizard, Cornwall. Date: 1960s

A gigantic scarp on the surface of Uranus moon, Miranda. It is the sheerest known cliff in the solar system. It may be 3 miles high

Quay Lane, Lymington, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Ben Lomond, Ben Lomond National Park, Tasmania, Australia, Pacific

Tree lined ski slopes, Whistler mountain resort, venue of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Elterwater near Ambleside, Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Chair lift in the early morning, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, North America

View of slopes near Belle Plagne, La Plagne, Savoie, French Alps, France, Europe

Feral Kashmir Goat (Capra hircus) flock, standing on limestone headland overlooking coastline and town, Great Orme, Llandudno, Conwy, North Wales, june

Climbers on Mont Blanc, Aiguille du Midi, Mont Blanc Massif, Haute Savoie, French Alps, France, Europe

A skier enjoying perfect powder snow on the celebrated Pas de Chevre off-piste run, with the Dru in the background, Chamonix Valley, Chamonix, Haute Savoie, French Alps, France, Europe

Powder skiing at Whistler mountain resort, venue of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Semer Water, Yorkshire Dales National Park, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Welcome sign on a highway, Welcome to Wyoming, Forever West, flat landscape, Wyoming, USA

The Wider Image: Bolivias cholita climbers
An Aymara indigenous woman practises climbing on the Huayna Potosi mountain, Bolivia April 6, 2016. Two years ago, about a dozen Aymara indigenous women, aged 42 to 50

Algiers, Algeria - Waterfront Boulevards
Algiers, Algeria - Les Boulevards et les Coteaux (the slopes/ramps) de Mustapha Superieur. Date: circa 1920s

Costa Rica, Alajuela, La Fortuna. The Arenal Volcano. Although classed as active the volcano has not shown any explosive activity since 2010

Welcome sign on a highway, Welcome to Utah, Life elevated, Utah, USA

The Highway to the South - Scott expedition
The magnificent entrance to the Beardmore Glacier showing the snow slope leading up to the two massive granite pillars through which Captain Scott passed with his men

Wild flowers with Baily Lighthouse in the background, Howth, County Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Baily Lighthouse, Howth, County Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Poster, Velke Karlovice, Raj Lyzaru
Czech poster, Velke Karlovice, Raj Lyzaru, by Ladislav Horak -- Great Karlovice (a village in Vsetin District, Zlin Region, Czech Republic), a paradise for skiers. Date: 1946

Sunset colors the slopes of Mt Hood, Oregon as clouds and fog sit in the valleys
Sunset on the slopes of Mt Hood, Oregon as clouds and fog sit in the valleys

Silhouette, Sending Coals to Newcastle
Sending Coals to Newcastle -- silhouette showing a mining landscape and three men carrying sacks of coal up a slope

At the Fall of Leaf, Arundel Park, Sussex (Woodland Scene in Autumn)
Artist: Jay, William Samuel - Title: At the Fall of Leaf, Arundel Park, Sussex (Woodland Scene in Autumn) - Date: 1883 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 106.7 x 163.8

Harrow School, North London - The Old School Building at the top of the Obadiah Slope. Date: 1939

War Lane and Victoria Road, Harborne, Birmingham, West Midlands. Date: circa 1908

Townscape, Valldemossa, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

The Motor Picture Book, The Finish of a Hill-Climbing Test Date: 1930

Morning Fires
Karol Nienartowicz

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

Sunset Ride
Sandi Bertoncelj

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"Slope: A Journey through Time and Terrain" Embark on a captivating journey as we explore the diverse landscapes and historical moments that showcase the power and allure of slopes. From the daring 1922 British Mt Everest Expedition led by Norton and Mallory to the enchanting town of Sausalito, nestled along San Francisco Bay in Marin County, each location holds its own unique story. Picture yourself gliding through the picturesque Cable car Teleferico Do Rancho in Camara de Lobos, Madeira island, Portugal or immersing yourself in the vibrant Hong Kong street scene of the 1890s. These slopes not only offer breathtaking views but also transport us back in time. As we delve into history, let's not forget about those who fought bravely for their countries. Witness Canadian soldiers maneuvering a British Mark IV tank during World War I - an image that portrays both strength and resilience on treacherous terrains. But it's not just humans who conquer slopes; even a young boy sledging down a grassy bank reminds us of our innate desire for adventure. Like Sisyphus endlessly pushing his boulder uphill, we are driven to overcome challenges presented by nature itself. Marvel at terraced vineyards lining the Douro River in Portugal or catch sight of Gipsy Hill railway station amidst south London's urban landscape. Each slope tells its own tale - stories etched into their very fabric. Nature too has its role to play as feral Kashmir Goat flock stands majestically atop limestone headlands overlooking coastlines and towns like Great Orme. And let's not overlook The Holloway in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire - an ancient path carved into hillsides revealing secrets from times long past. Finally, venture to Gwaun Cae Gurwen incline in Carmarthenshire where South Wales' rugged beauty unfolds before your eyes.