Climber 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

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

A rock climber makes a first ascent of on the cliffs above the Llanberis Pass, Snowdonia National Park, Wales, United Kingdom

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

Ocelot (Felis pardalis) endangered species, captive animal

A climber ascending a cave archway at Foxhole, Gower Peninsula, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

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

A climber tackles a very difficult rock climb in the Gorge d Aveyron, near St. Antonin and Gaillac, Massif Central, France

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

Hillary and Tensing on Mount Everest
Hillary and Tensing nearing the summit of Mount Everest. Date: 1953

A statue of Sir Edmund Hillary, the first man to climb Mount Everest, in front of the Hermitage Hotel and Aoraki (Mount Cook), 3755m, the highest peak in New Zealand

Climbers descending from Aiguille du Midi, Chamonix, Rhone Alpes, Haute Savoie, France, Europe

George Leigh Mallory (1886-1924)
Photographic portrait of George Leigh Mallory, the British climber who took part in three expeditions to Everest in the 1920 s, pictured in 1924

A climber on the classic extreme route Raven Wall on the cliffs at Bosigran, near St. Just, West Penwith, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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

Climber i on Sgurr Alasdair on the Cuillin Ridge Isle of Skye Scotland
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Volcan de Popocatepetl, 5452m, from Volcan de Iztaccihuatl, 5220m, Sierra Nevada, Mexico, North America

Poster advertising Mount Cook, New Zealand. Three travellers enjoy the healthy mountain air

Climber on summit ridge of Island Peak, 6189m, Ama Dablam, 6812m, Solu Khumbu Everest Region, Sagarmatha National Park, Himalayas, Nepal, Asia

A climber looks towards Mawenzi from near the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro at dawn, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Climber makes her way up one of the rock faces of the celebrated Mascun Gorge, Sierra de Guara mountains, Aragon, Spain

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

Summit ridge of Mont Blanc, 4810m, Chamonix, French Alps, France, Europe

RAF Sea King Helicopter crew attend a mountain rescue incident in the Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

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

Mountaineer climbing sport art
Justyna Jaszke

Hedera helix, Common Ivy or English Ivy growing on tree trunk and branches

Clematis, Clematis macropetala Wesselton
Clematis macropetala Wesselton flower from side view showing the lilac streaked double petals, dappled light behind

Lady climber crossing a crevasse in the Alps, Victorian period

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)

Climbers on Breithorn mountain, with the Matterhorn in the background, Zermatt, Valais, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Mountain guide traversing a crevasse, Island Peak, 6189m, Solu Khumbu Everest Region, Sagarmatha National Park, Himalayas, Nepal, Asia

A climber on a route along the arch of El Delphin (The Dolphin) in the Mascun Gorge, Sierra de Guara mountains, Aragon, Spain

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

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Two climbers on top of the old man Hoy, backlighted, Orkney islands, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 15/10/2009

Autumn, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours)
1195013 Autumn, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 23x17 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Teatime (pencil and watercolour heightened with white on card)
1765030 Teatime (pencil and watercolour heightened with white on card) by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: Teatime. Myles Birket Foster (1825-1899)

A Puppy for My Lady, (oil on canvas)
659164 A Puppy for My Lady, (oil on canvas) by Hardy, Heywood (1842-1933); 25.4x68.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Puppy for My Lady. Heywood Hardy (1842-1933). Oil on canvas

Lyreshead lizard, Lyriocephalus scutatus, and brown tree climber, Uranoscodon superciliosus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830

Ascent of Mt. Blanc - crossing Bossons Glacier - Grands Mulets in distance, Alps, 1901. Climbers in the French Alps. Stereocard by Underwood & Underwood

Grape tendril, SEM
Grape tendril. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a curled grape (Vitis sp.) tendril. Tendrils are specialised thread-like stems or leaves that are used by climbing plants for support

Ivy (Hedera helix). Photographed in December

Long line of climbers on summit ridge of Mont Blanc, 4810m, Chamonix, French Alps, France, Europe

White Bryony in flower (Bryonia dioica). Common
ROG-12475 White Bryony in flower Bryonia dioica Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

An ice climber scales a giant icicle in the valley of Crevoux, near Gap and Briancon, Ecrins Massif, western Alps, France

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"Conquering New Heights: The Legacy of Sir Edmund Hillary" Sir Edmund Hillary, a legendary New Zealand mountaineer and explorer, etched his name in history on May 28, 1953. Alongside Tenzing Norgay, he stood near the summit of Mount Everest - a feat that had eluded countless climbers before them. Their triumph marked an extraordinary milestone in human achievement. From the breathtaking Monte Rosa in Italy's Aosta Valley to the rugged cliffs above Llanberis Pass in Wales, mountaineers have always been drawn to nature's vertical challenges. With unwavering determination and skillful navigation across treacherous crevasses, they push their limits and inspire us all. In 1861, Auguste-Rosalie Bisson captured the essence of this pursuit with his iconic photograph "The Ascent of Mont Blanc. " It immortalized climbers defying gravity as they ascended Europe's highest peak. This image serves as a timeless reminder of humanity's relentless desire to conquer mountains. Not limited to towering summits alone, climbers also explore hidden realms beneath our feet. Venturing into cave archways like those found at Foxhole on Gower Peninsula in Wales reveals an entirely different kind of challenge - one where darkness meets adrenaline-fueled exploration. Annie Peck understood this thrill intimately when she masked up for her climbing adventures. Her courage exemplified how humans can adapt and thrive even under extreme conditions while scaling great heights or delving deep into uncharted territories. Sadly, not all species are as fortunate as these intrepid explorers. The endangered Ocelot reminds us that our actions impact more than just ourselves; we must protect fragile ecosystems so future generations can experience the wonders that climbers witness firsthand. Reflecting on past expeditions brings us back to the historic British camp at Mount Everest in 1924 - a testament to perseverance despite setbacks.