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Yuanyang
Torsten Hermann

Blizzard
Fred Åge Hol

The overgrown ski slope at Kirkby, 11 September 1975

Kirkby Ski Slope, February 1976

Kirkby Ski Slope, 10th June 1975

Merthyr Ski Slope centre, which is gearing up for a grand opening. Circa 1988

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PERU Cusco Department Machu Picchu Terraces on Machu Picchu mountainside

USA, Oregon, Crater Lake National Park. Winter snow accumulates at Crater Lake and on distant Mount Scott

Signature of Anne Boleyn during her imprisonment in the Tower of London and another
The signature of Anne Boleyn with the Tudor Rose during her imprisonment in the Tower of London and another prisoners carving of a cross, 1815 (engraving)

Colourful lakes below the peak of Chacaltaya, lake discoloured by mine effluent. Andes, Bolivia. October 2015

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA - Mt Adams Inclined Railway
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA - The Mount Adams Incline was a funicular, or inclined railway, located in the Cincinnati neighborhood of Mount Adams

Alpine ibex (Capra ibex) adult male chasing two young males away, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy, July

Woman and a boy working in a coal mine, Bolton, Lancashire, 1848. A woman and boy underground in a coal mine moving a basket containing 3-4 cwt of coal

Aerial view of winding road and house on hill slope, Curral das Freiras (Pen of the Nuns), Camara de Lobos, Madeira, Portugal

Sunset in the boreal forest (Taiga) covered with snow, Lapland, Kuusamo, Finland

Lone Tree at the slope of the Strickeen Mountain at dusk, Ballagh, County Kerry, Ireland

Lone Tree at the slope of the Strickeen Mountain, Ballagh, County Kerry, Ireland

A tree on a slope, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, England

Houses of the Old Town at winter time, Lublin, Lublin Voivodeship, Poland

Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Leytron, Vineyard landscape

Dusk lights on Ra Gusela mountain and snowy slopes, Giau Pass, Dolomites, Belluno province, Veneto, Italy

Houses on slope near Lake Hallstatt, Hallstatt, Gmunden, Salzburg Province, Upper Austria, Austria

Remote village of Eng tribe built on a slope in mountains near Kengtung, Kengtung Township, Kengtung District, Shan State, Myanmar

A train carrying activists travelling with orphans to take their meals for iftar during the holy month of Ramadan is seen in Amman, Jordan, May 31, 2018. REUTERS/Muhammad Hamed

A general view of the summer pasture Rofenberg located at 2
A general view of the summer pasture " Rofenberg" located at 2, 400 meters above sea level in the region of Tyrol, Austria, June 9, 2018. Picture taken June 9, 2018. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner

Sheep make their way past a rocky path up to the alpine pass Hochjoch in the autonomous
Sheep make their way past a rocky path up to the alpine pass " Hochjoch" at 2, 856 meters above sea level, in the autonomous region of South Tyrol, Italy, June 9, 2018

Tourists walk near Dwejra Tower, a watchtower built in 1652, outside the village of San Lawrenz on the island of Gozo, Malta, January 25, 2018. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

A car crosses the village of Pajares covered by snow, Spain February 1, 2018. REUTERS/Eloy Alonso

A truck is seen near La Cumbre after a heavy snow storm near La Paz, Bolivia, June 8, 2018. REUTERS/David Mercado TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

At sunset, climbers and rescue personnel descend Mount Hood, Oregon, U.S. February 13, 2018. REUTERS/Terray Sylvester TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Shacks cling to a landslide-prone hill in the Balukhali camp for Rohingya refugees in southern Bangladesh, February 13, 2018. Picture taken February 13, 2018. REUTERS/Andrew RC Marshall

Clouds are seen over the Jungfraufirn, the upper ice field of the Aletschgletscher glacier near the Jungfraujoch, Switzerland August 13, 2018. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Hillwalkers make their ascent on Ben Vrackie near Pitlochry, Scotland January 20, 2018. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

A half-moon is seen in Leshnice, Albania, January 25, 2018. REUTERS / Florion Goga

A house is pictured in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, January 25, 2018. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido

A snowboarder descends from a rough mountain slope towards Balea glaciar lake at Balea Lac resort in the Fagaras mountains January 28, 2015

Mount Hood, scene of a climbing accident, Portland, Oregon, U.S. February 13, 2018. REUTERS/Steve Dipaola

Rescue personnel attend the staging area for rescues underway on Mount Hood
Rescue personnel and climbers descend from the summit of Mount Hood, Oregon, U.S. February 13, 2018. REUTERS/Terray Sylvester

An area of La Tuna Canyon Road where a section of the hillside near the road fell near the La Tuna Fire in Los Angeles, California, March 22, 2018. REUTERS/Kyle Grillot

Ski lift chairs are pictured on snow-covered mountain in Saint-Pancrace as winter weather bringing snow and freezing temperatures continues in France, March 2, 2018. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau

Road signs are pictured on a snow-covered road in Saint-Pancrace as winter weather bringing snow and freezing temperatures continues in France, March 2, 2018

A view of the Mount Mayon volcano as it erupted anew in Daraga, Albay province, south of Manila, Philippines January 25, 2018. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco

People ride a ski lift at the Mzaar Ski Resort in Kfardebian, Lebanon January 20, 2018. REUTERS/Jamal Saidi

A view of Lima is seen from the top of Morro Solar hill in Limas district of Chorrillos, Peru, January 13, 2018. REUTERS/Mariana Bazo

Strong winds blow snow on a ridge in Adelboden, Switzerland January 6, 2018. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth

A view shows antennas on the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights as seen from Quneitra, Syria May 10, 2018. REUTERS/Alaa al-Faqir

A time exposure photograph shows a tree in front of the snow covered Bernese alps and the city of Thun (L) in Oberbuetschel, near Bern, November 30, 2010

Red deer forage for food in the snow in Glenshee, Scotland, Britain March 19, 2018. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

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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.