Piste Collection

Sporting with Winter Sports by H. M. Bateman - ski-ing
Ski-ing high jinks according to H. M. Bateman in his series of cartoons on winter sports. Date: 1912

Piste skiers, Veysonnaz (Verbier), 4 Vallees, Valais, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Riviera holiday makers on the piste
Illustration by William Heath Robinson showing skiiers intrigued by the appearance of glamorous Howard. K. Elcock characters

Tatler front cover, Winter Sports Number 1956
Front cover design for The Tatler Winter Sports Number, featuring a number of cheery, jolly skiiers

Winter Sports in France - French Goverment Poster

Newly groomed piste, St. Anton am Arlberg, Tirol, Austrian Alps, Austria, Europe

Poster for The Upper Austrian Tourist Board - Ski Scene Date: circa 1937

Le Serac blue piste, winter sun, Champagny, La Plagne, French Alps, France, Europe

Taking a Ski Break 1927
Skiers take a break, off the piste, by standing their skis in the snow and having a drink

Smart Ski Costume
She pauses before embarking on the piste in her elegant ski costume

France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Chamonix: The first Olympic Winter Games, luge with spectators in uniform, 1924
LUX4811386 France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Chamonix: The first Olympic Winter Games, luge with spectators in uniform, 1924; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74)

France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Chamonix: The first Olympic Winter Games
LUX4811380 France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Chamonix: The first Olympic Winter Games, competitions with spectators in uniform, 1924; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74)

Chamonix: Olympic Winter Games with spectators in uniform, 1924 (photo)
LUX4811373 Chamonix: Olympic Winter Games with spectators in uniform, 1924 (photo); (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74)

Deep powder snow, Ski traces, Tyrol, Austria

Snow ploughs, Wetterhorn mountain, Grindelwald, Jungfrau Region, Berner Oberland, Switzerland

Skier, Freerider, Zermatt, Valais, Switzerland (MR)

Climbing skier, Matterhorn, Zermatt, Valais (MR)

Skiing, Freeride, Arosa, Grisons, Switzerland (MR)

Telemark, Skier, Alps, Germany

Skiing, Reit im Winkl, Chiemgau, Bavaria, Germany (MR)

Skiers on the Hohe Salve, Hopfgarten, Tyrol, Austria MR

The skiing pistes of the Hohe Salve, Hopfgarten, Tyrol, Austria

Skiing, Kelchsau, Tyrol, Austria (MR)

A competitor on his skis, Olympic Winter Games, Chamonix, France, 1924 (b/w photo)
LUX4811404 A competitor on his skis, Olympic Winter Games, Chamonix, France, 1924 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74)

The first Olympic Winter Games, competitions with spectators in uniform, Chamonix, France, 1924 (b/w photo)
LUX4811400 The first Olympic Winter Games, competitions with spectators in uniform, Chamonix, France, 1924 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes)

Ski competition in Fjelkenhill, 1898 (oil on board)
OVR394367 Ski competition in Fjelkenhill, 1898 (oil on board) by Wentzel, Gustav (1859-1927); 140x275 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Sport, cigar label (chromolitho)
7153431 Sport, cigar label (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sport, cigar label)

Christmas and New Year Greetings Card - Skiing Date: 1946

Lectures pour tous - Winter Sports
Front cover of Lectures pour Tous magazine featuring illustration of a woman skiing in the French Alps. Date: 1932

Bystander Winter Sports Number 1930
Front cover of The Bystander magazines Winter Sports number featuring two stylish skiiers on the piste. Date: 1930

Skiing misfortune
A Skiing misfortune as a skier takes a tumble trying to navigate through a clump of trees on a Swiss alpine slope. Date: 1924

Skiers gather on the piste. Date: 1910

SKIING GROUP & PISTE SKIING GROUP & PISTE
A group of male and female skiers stand against a dramatic mountain backdrop. Date: 1930s

DHA02617WT16
View towards chalets at Merribel Motteret from Meribel in the French Alps

ALD11518WT083
A skier jumps off a cliff off piste looking towards the Dent Du Villard in the ski resort of Courchevel in the French Alps

The Rescue by Fortunino Matania
The Rescue - a scene on a Swiss snow slope. One skier leans over to rescue a small pet dog who has fallen over the edge of a snowy ledge, much to the distress of a small child. Date: 1922

Elegant Skier
Kitted out by Madeleine de Rauch, a chic piste artiste poses in front of a Fiat. Date: 1931

Skiing, Tristkopf, Kelchsau, Tyrol, Austria (MR)

Deep powder snow, Skiing, Tyrol, Austria

The Mollisons at St. Moritz, 1933 (Amy Johnson)
Aviation power couple, Amy Johnson and her husband Jim Mollison, pictured on the slopes at the fashionable ski resort of St. Moritz. Date: 1933

Her Shadows by Pierrot
A couple stand together at the top of the snowy slope. Date: 1928

Tatler Front Cover, Christmas Number 1925
Front cover design for The Tatler Christmas number 1925 featuring an enthusiastic skier on-piste November 27 1925

Simpson of Piccadilly advertisement - ski fashion 1956
Advertisement for ski fashions from Simpson of Piccadilly featuring a woman wearing a royal blue ski jacket with a shoulder flutter of embroidered snowflakes

ɣole de perfectionnement de Chateauroux - La Piste - WWI
ɣ ole de perfectionnement de Chateauroux - La Piste. On reverse - MɃ ANOS D ANNAM ET TRAVAILLEURS KABYLES - Camp de Chateauroux - 1916. Further information follows heading

Au cirque: Entree en piste; Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, French, 1864 - 1901; 1899; Black and colored pencils on paper; 31 x 20 cm (12 3/16 x 7 7/8 in.)

Car lights on a bumpy road, Jedediah Redwoods, California Coast, California, USA

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Experience the thrill of the piste in the stunning Swiss Alps, where Riviera holiday makers carve their way through Veysonnaz, a hidden gem within the renowned 4 Vallees region of Valais. As featured on Tatler's Winter Sports Number cover in 1956, this picturesque destination offers unparalleled skiing opportunities. From the fast runs captured beautifully in 'Fast Run, 2004' to freshly groomed pistes in St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria, every slope is a masterpiece waiting to be explored. Immerse yourself in the charm of European winter sports as depicted on The Upper Austrian Tourist Board's captivating ski scene poster. Feel your adrenaline rush as you navigate Le Serac blue piste under the winter sun at Champagny-La Plagne in the French Alps. Step back into history with 'Taking a Ski Break 1927, ' capturing an era when smart ski costumes were all the rage. For those seeking adventure off-piste, Tyrol, Austria beckons with its deep powder snow and mesmerizing ski traces awaiting exploration. Relive moments from Olympic Winter Games past as you envision yourself competing alongside skiers on Chamonix's slopes during France's iconic event dating back to 1924. Whether you're a seasoned skier or just starting out, there is something magical about gliding down these breathtaking pistes that will leave you craving more. So grab your gear and embark on an unforgettable journey through Europe's most enchanting snowy landscapes.