Scaling Collection (page 3)

Rock Climbing in Lakeland The Man above (pointing to the aeroplane): " Reckless Beggar! Thats what I call asking for it ". !! circa 1920s

SpinybotII climbing robot, scaling a wall. This robot has been designed to mimic (biomimetics) the climbing ability of insects and spiders

Scaling ladder by Leonardo da Vinci. This was designed to provide soldiers with an easily transportable ladder that could reach the top of fortress walls

Components of a pantograph
Pantograph. Various components required to make a pantograph. This is a collection of several metal arms linked in parallelograms

Frontispiece of Pantagraphice
Pantograph. Frontispiece from Pantagraphice by Christoph Scheiner, printed in Rome in 1631. Various Popes, bishops and saints are depicted watching a disembodied arm drawing using a perspective

Making of the standard International Metre
The making of the standard International Metre in France

Undated photograph of enlarged piece of teleplasm
Undated photograph of enlarged piece of " teleplasm" consisting of ordinary paper, secured from Helen Duncan during a sance, with scale annotations

Volcanic tufa formations, known as fairy chimneys, Pasabag, near Zelve, Cappadocia, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Weeping Wall, Banff National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rocky Mountains, Alberta, Canada, North America

A Bai girl carrying buckets of water in front of a water wheel in Lijiang Old Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Yunnan Province, China, Asia

A climber takes a break on the lower slopes of El Capitan to enjoy the view up the Yosemite Valley towards Washington Column and North Dome, Yosemite National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site

A climber tackles an exceptionally difficult, F8c graded, route on a big overhang at the cliffs of Margalef, underneath Montsant, near Lleida and Tarragona, Catalunya, Spain, Europe

Goanna (Lace Monitor) (Varanus varius) lizard, around 2m long, up a tree, Ben Boyd National Park, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Tourists climbing the stairway, Nohoch Mul (Big Mound), Coba, Quintana Roo, Mexico, North America

Tourists climbing Nohoch Mul (big mound), Coba, Quintana Roo, Mexico, North America

A climber is lowered from a the edge of a huge cave in the Mascun Gorge, near Rodellar, Sierra de Guara mountains, northern Spain, Europe

A rock climber ascends slabs at the base of the huge cliff known as The Apron, overlooking Washington Column and North Dome, Yosemite Valley, California, United States of America, North America

Two rock climbers making their way up a very difficult route on the 450 metre monolith of Karimbony, Tsaranoro Massif, Andringitra National Park, Southern Madagascar, Africa

Climber makes a solo ascent of one of the thousands of classic outcrop climbs on the popular cliff of Stanage Edge, near Hathersage, Peak District, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Tequisquipan, Queretaro state, Mexico, North America

Altafulla, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

Man climbing a coconut tree, Tobago, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

A sloth bear in a tree, Venezuela, South America

A local man climibing a coconut tree, Soufriere beach, with the Pitons in the background, St. Lucia, Windward Islands, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Hikers on difficult trail, High Tatras Mountains (Vyoske Tatry), Tatra National Park, Slovakia, Europe

Manezhnaya Square and the Kremlin, Moscow, Russia

Koryaksky volcano seen beyond walkers on crater rim of Avacha volcano, Kamchatka, East Siberia, Russia

Boy climbing coconut palm, Lalomanu Beach, Upolu Island, Western Samoa, Pacific

Village life, Idanha-a-Nova, Beira Baixa, Portugal, Europe

Winding mountain path, near Passu, Bojal, Pakistan, Asia

Leopard (Panthera pardus) in a tree, Namibia, Africa

Tourist climbers follow guide ropes towards Lows Peak, the 4101m summit of Mount Kinabalu, Sabah, island of Borneo, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Tien Shan Mountains, Ala Archa Canyon, Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia

Monk walking past Lamayuru gompa (monastery), Lamayuru, Ladakh, Indian Himalayas, India, Asia

Mountaineer, climber, Mont Blanc range, French Alps, France, Europe

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

Brightly coloured flowers in village street, Grimaud, Var, Cote d Azur, Provence, France, Europe

Exterior of a blue door surrounded by red flowers, roses and geraniums, St. Cado, Morbihan, Brittany, France, Europe

Man on escalator, Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris, France, Europe

Couple walking, British Camp, Hereford Beacon, Malvern Hills, Herefordshire, Midlands, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Temple of Heaven, Beijing, China

Backpacker climbing pass to get to Glacier Grey, in the Torres Circuit, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, South America

Tourist climbing dunes, Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon) (Moon Valley), Atacama Desert, Chile, South America

Male bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis), Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, North America

Girls depositing rice tax, Government rice depot near Thaton, Myanmar, Asia

Crossing crevasse when climbing Huayna Potosi, Cordillera Real, Bolivia, South America

View from summit, Huayna Potosi, Cordillera Real, Bolivia, South America

Bridge climb participants in silhouette, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

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"Scaling New Heights: From Everest to Whistler, Exploring the Thrill of Conquering Challenges" Embarking on a journey reminiscent of the 1922 British Mt Everest Expedition, Norton and Mallory set out to conquer the unconquerable. Scaling towering peaks, they epitomized human determination and resilience. Meanwhile, tourists at Dunns River Falls marveled at nature's beauty as they scaled cascading waterfalls with awe-inspiring grace. Each step brought them closer to an exhilarating sense of accomplishment. In the early morning light, a chair lift in Whistler awaited adventurers eager to scale new heights. With breathtaking views of British Columbia's majestic landscapes below, this experience promised an unforgettable ascent into serenity. A rock climber in Halong Bay showcased their skills amidst UNESCO's World Heritage Site. Defying gravity with every move, they embraced the challenge head-on while immersing themselves in nature's grandeur. Captivating our attention was a Central bearded dragon held captive in Alice Springs. Its ability to adapt and thrive symbolized scaling barriers even within confined spaces - reminding us that growth knows no bounds. With each click captured by lens 27581_work_crop46, The Matterhorn stood tall as a testament to mankind's audacity for exploration. This iconic peak beckoned climbers from around the world to test their limits against its formidable slopes. Venturing into Italy's Dolomites region revealed a climber fearlessly navigating Masara-Corda Rossa via ferrata. Scaling vertical walls suspended above vast expanses evoked both adrenaline-fueled excitement and profound respect for those who dare defy gravity. "The lesser of two weevils" whispered tales of overcoming obstacles through wit rather than might - proving that sometimes it is not sheer force but clever strategy that leads us towards triumph over adversity. Monument to the Discoveries paid homage to explorers who paved new paths across uncharted territories.