Mountain Climber Collection

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

Cable cars approaching Aiguille du Midi summit, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, French Alps, France, Europe

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

Mountain climbers in the Alps, 1880s
Mountaineering in the Tyrol with ropes and picks, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

SCALING MOUNT RUSHMORE. Scaling the face of President Abraham Lincoln at the Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota, 1937

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

Palm sunday. 14 th century. Strasbourg cathedral (stained glass)
8711384 Palm sunday. 14 th century. Strasbourg cathedral (stained glass); (add.info.: Strasbourg Cathedral. Stained glass. Entry of Christ into Jerusalem. Palm sunday. 14 th century. Strasbourg)

Ascent of the Galenstock, 1855 (engraving)
8672669 Ascent of the Galenstock, 1855 (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ascent of the Galenstock, 1855)

Group of explorers during the search of the bodies of lost Alpinists, Switzerland
3568515 Group of explorers during the search of the bodies of lost Alpinists, Switzerland; (add.info.: Switzerland 1880 ca. Photographer: Charnaux, F.); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Extreme Climbing on a mountain peak in the Dolomites
3560624 Extreme Climbing on a mountain peak in the Dolomites; (add.info.: Trentino Alto Adige 1928 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Alpinists on the italian slopes of Mont Blanc
3570951 Alpinists on the italian slopes of Mont Blanc; (add.info.: 1870-1890 ca. Photographer: Schroeder & Co); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Climbers on the Bernese Alps
3560287 Climbers on the Bernese Alps; (add.info.: Bernese Alps, Switzerland 1860-1880 Photographer: Charnaux, F.); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Full-length portrait of a man dressed as a mountain climber. He is leaning on a pick
3566186 Full-length portrait of a man dressed as a mountain climber. He is leaning on a pick and has a rolled up rope on his left shoulder. Behind him a mountain backdrop; (add.info.: 1890 - 1900 ca)

'One more step, Mr Hands, and I'll blow your brains out', 19th century (engraving)
7339224 'One more step, Mr Hands, and I'll blow your brains out', 19th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Plant Freaks: The Twining Polygonum, Polygonum convolvulus (engraving)
8669362 Plant Freaks: The Twining Polygonum, Polygonum convolvulus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Twining Polygonum, Polygonum convolvulus)

Group of men photographed on the summit of a mountain in Valle d'Aosta
3561892 Group of men photographed on the summit of a mountain in Valle d'Aosta by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Aosta Valley 1925-1930 ca)

Men in Arctic ice north of Greenland during Robert Pearys expedition to the North Pole, 1909 (photo)
8782680 Men in Arctic ice north of Greenland during Robert Pearys expedition to the North Pole, 1909 (photo) by Peary, Robert Edwin (1856-1920); (add.info)

French alpine hunter at the beginning of the 20th century (postcard)
8822195 French alpine hunter at the beginning of the 20th century (postcard); Private Collection; (add.info.: French alpine hunter at the beginning of the 20th century)

A hiker climbing a mountain in Switzerland
3562488 A hiker climbing a mountain in Switzerland by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Switzerland 1910-1920 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

A hiker on the Uja di Mombarone
3568605 A hiker on the Uja di Mombarone by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Graian Alps, Piedmont 1905 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Alpinists climb the Grands-Mulets
3568597 Alpinists climb the Grands-Mulets by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Grands Mulets, France 1890 - 1900 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

The image shows a painting representing an alpinist, collocated on the top of a mountain
3568345 The image shows a painting representing an alpinist, collocated on the top of a mountain and flanked by the allegory of the death

Three alpinists on the serac of the low part of Bossons Glacier
3568596 Three alpinists on the serac of the low part of Bossons Glacier by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Ghiacciaio Bossons)

Albert Smith, English writer, entertainer and mountaineer (engraving)
8676408 Albert Smith, English writer, entertainer and mountaineer (engraving) by Pound, Daniel John. (fl.1860); Private Collection; (add.info.: Albert Smith (1816-1860), English writer

New Zealand, 1890s: Descent in Soft Snow (b/w photo)
8662443 New Zealand, 1890s: Descent in Soft Snow (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Descent in Soft Snow)

Portrait of an alpinist in a rope party during the first climb of Monte Cervino
3566178 Portrait of an alpinist in a rope party during the first climb of Monte Cervino by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: 1911 Photographer: Guilleminot, R)

Extreme Climbing on a mountain peak in the Dolomites
3560623 Extreme Climbing on a mountain peak in the Dolomites; (add.info.: Trentino Alto Adige 1928 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Children on coconut tree, c.1900 (b/w photo)
7293266 Children on coconut tree, c.1900 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Science. Botany. Children climbs a coconut tree in Sri Lanka. Photo, Netheirlands, ca 1900.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Portrait of three hikers in the Swiss mountains
3562487 Portrait of three hikers in the Swiss mountains by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Switzerland 1910-1920 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Sir Edmund Hillary (b.1919) 1954 (b/w/photo)
BAL144974 Sir Edmund Hillary (b.1919) 1954 (b/w/photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: conquest of Everest May 1953;).

Man rock climbing (colour litho)
8656711 Man rock climbing (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man rock climbing. Postcard, early 20th century. Signed: TM.); © Look and Learn.

Portrait of a group on Mount Nuvolau, Belluno
3562440 Portrait of a group on Mount Nuvolau, Belluno by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Belluno 1920-1930 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

View of Chamonix
3567228 View of Chamonix by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Chamonix, France 1850-1870 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Climbers on Mont Blanc
3560285 Climbers on Mont Blanc; (add.info.: Mont Blanc, Europe 1860-1880 Photographer: Charnaux, F.); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Group portrait on the peak of the Popera montain chain, Comelico, Cadore
3571421 Group portrait on the peak of the Popera montain chain, Comelico, Cadore by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Comelico Superiore 7-23/08/1912 Photographer)

Pyramid of ice on the Les Grands Mulets mountains in Switzerland
3568514 Pyramid of ice on the Les Grands Mulets mountains in Switzerland; (add.info.: Switzerland 1880 ca. Photographer: Charnaux, F.); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Mountaineers on a glacier in the French Alps (b/w photo)
8626996 Mountaineers on a glacier in the French Alps (b/w photo) by Tairraz, Georges I (1868-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mountaineers on a glacier in the French Alps)

Plant Freaks: Bitter-Sweet, Solanum dulcamara (engraving)
8669369 Plant Freaks: Bitter-Sweet, Solanum dulcamara (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bitter-Sweet, Solanum dulcamara)

Winter Scenes, 1937: In the Welsh Mountains (b/w photo)
8671726 Winter Scenes, 1937: In the Welsh Mountains (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Welsh Mountains)

Mountain climber in front of the Three Peaks of Lavaredo Belluno The Three Peaks of Lavaredo. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

Mountain climber in a scooter in front of the Three Peaks of Lavaredo Belluno The Three Peaks of Lavaredo. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

Climber features a tent Italy. Date of Photograph:1960 ca

Portrait of a group on Mount Nuvolau, Belluno
3562439 Portrait of a group on Mount Nuvolau, Belluno by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Belluno 1920-1930 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

The princess of Piedmont Maria Jose near the cross on the peak of Mount Cervino
3574268 The princess of Piedmont Maria Jose near the cross on the peak of Mount Cervino by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Aosta Valley 1941 Photographer)

Climber on Mount Crepon Veneto. Date of Photograph:1900-1910

View of the Source de l'Arveiron, with some alpinists. France Source de l'Arveiron. Date of Photograph:1890 - 1900

Excursionists visit the frozen lake or "lago ghiacciato" of Costa Brunella, in Trentino Alto Adige Trentino Alto Adige Frozen Lake of Costa Brunella. Date of Photograph:1935 ca

A group of hikers in the mountains Italy. Date of Photograph:1910-1920

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"Conquering the Heights: Exploring the Thrilling World of Mountain Climbers" Mountaineers and climbers have always been captivated by the allure of scaling towering peaks, and one such breathtaking destination is the Mont Blanc range in the French Alps. Nestled in France, this majestic mountain range offers a challenging yet rewarding experience for adventurers from all over Europe. As cable cars approach the Aiguille du Midi summit, anticipation builds among mountaineers and climbers who are about to embark on an unforgettable journey. The sight of these fearless individuals preparing themselves for their ascent is awe-inspiring. Looking back at history, we find ourselves transported to the 1880s when brave mountain climbers tackled treacherous terrains in the Alps. Their determination paved the way for future generations to push boundaries and conquer new heights. In 1937, a remarkable feat took place as mountaineers scaled Mount Rushmore National Memorial's face of President Abraham Lincoln in South Dakota. This daring endeavor showcased not only their physical prowess but also their unwavering spirit. Beyond Europe's borders lies another captivating location - Alta Pusteria's Sexten Dolomites. Here, mountain climbing enthusiasts challenge themselves amidst stunning landscapes like Pinnacle Frankfurters. The sheer beauty combined with adrenaline-fueled moments makes it an exhilarating experience that leaves lasting memories. Shojin Tozan brings together groups of passionate mountain climbers who share a common love for conquering summits while forging lifelong friendships along their arduous journeys. These united spirits exemplify teamwork and camaraderie within this thrilling pursuit. Throughout history, woodcutters, mountaineers, and hunters have embraced nature's challenges with open arms. Their watercolor paintings depict scenes filled with rugged determination against picturesque backdrops – a testament to man's harmonious relationship with mountains. One name that stands out amongst legendary figures is Mr Edward Whymper - known as "The Mountain Climber of the Andes.