Skis Collection (page 9)

U Of W Crew Stage Toboggan Race
Ranier National Park, Washington: February, 1927 Two members of the national champion University of Washington crew stage an impromptu race during the University Snow Frolic at Ranier National Park

A Woman With Nine Foot Skis
California: c. 1925 A woman standing holding up a pair of extraordinarily long skis

Water Ballet at Beautiful Florida Cypress GardensPostcard. ca. 1952, Water Ballet at Beautiful Florida Cypress GardensPostcard

Cross Country Skiing
France: c. 1924 A woman cross country skiing in France

Ski resort carpark, buildings and chairlift in snow, Glenshee Ski Centre, Grampian Mountains, Aberdeenshire, Highlands, Scotland, February

Training of the reserves for the red army, red army skiers on the march, in april, 1942

Digital illustration of man wearing protective clothing and using snow shoes and skis to walk on surface of snow

Digital illustration of man on skis pulling equipment behind on pulk

Arosa mountain resort ski area, Graubunden, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Ski School skis, Tignes, Savoie, Rhone-Alpes, French Alps, France, Europe

Model with Skis
Female model wearing a bobble hat and holding a pair of skis looking over yonder. Date: late 1960s

Teddies with snowmobile

Car problems

Jean Charcot, Explorer
JEAN B E A CHARCOT French explorer in the Antarctic, described as " the gentleman of the Pole" by Scott. Date: 1867 - 1936

Peary & Cook / Assiette
Returning from the North Pole, Robert Peary returned home to find Frederick Cook claiming he had reached it the previous year. " What a hole, the Pole!" Date: 1909

Skiing trails on snow covered mountain slope, Davos, Graubunden, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, january

Smiling female skier
A skier wrapped up in a bright orange scarf, and patterned gloves, holds on to her skis, ready for a session on the slopes. 1937

Exhibition on board RSS Discovery
Exhibition about an Antarctic expedition on board the training ship RSS Discovery. circa 1951

Polar tableau, RSS Discovery Exhibition
A polar tableau at an RSS Discovery Exhibition, showing a tent, a husky dog, skis, a flag and snow, as used on the the film set at Ealing Studios. 1948

Norwegian Types (1 / 5) - Lady on Skis
A Norwegian girl in traditional costume wearing a apit of cross-country skis, with long ski poles Date: circa 1906

Lady Swiss Skier
Very stylish Swiss lady skier rights herself after taking a tumble. Date: circa 1910s

Sami People - Sweden Date: circa 1910s

Norwegian Types (2 / 5) - Putting on Skis
A Norwegian girl helps a friend put on her cross country skis. Another friend is ready to go behind. Date: circa 1906

Canadian Water Sports - Iceboating
Iceboating in Toronto Bay, Canada Date: 1909

Interior of a Norwegian Sporting Club in Oslo (known as Christiania or Kristiania up to 1924) Holmenkollens - with a fine portrait of renowned arctic explorer Fridtjof Wedel-Jarlsberg Nansen

SKI PULLEY
A ski pulley. Date: 1960s

SKIING BOY
A boy skier. Date: 1930s

Ascending Skiers
A group of skiers climbing a hill on their skis. Date: 1930s

Ski Poles. Gloves. Skis
Skiing gloves, poles and skis, but no skier? On the snow slopes above Zermatt, Switzerland, with the Rack Railway behind. Date: 1960s

Swiss Ski Resort
Skiers on the slopes above Zermatt, Switzerland. Date: 1960s

Study of Skis
Looking down at a pair of skis in the snow! Date: 1930s

BOY SKIER
A little boy holding up a large pair of skis. Date: 1930s

Jumping Skier 1930S
An athletic skier jumping and surfing through the snow. Date: early 1930s

Dancers on Skis
A man and woman in matching outfits, dancing on skis! Date: early 1930s

Swedish Boy Skier
A happy Swedish boy on his skis. Date: early 1930s

Soldiers in action in the snow, WW1
Soldiers (possibly Italian) in action in the snow during the First World War. Date: 1915-1918

A Frieze in Tempera-Ture by Jay Gee
A wonderfully vivid and jolly frieze like illustration (hence the pun-like title) featuring a group of mae and female skiers and winter sports enthusiasts dressed in bright clothes

Avalanche victim aided by St Bernards
At the Hospice du Grand Saint- Bernard (2472m), dogs are trained to rescue unfortunate travellers who lose their way in the darkness and snow on the Alpine pass

Norwegian Types (3 / 5) - Two skiing girls
Norwegian Types - Two skiing girls Date: circa 1906

Norwegian Types (4 / 5) - Putting on skis
A young boy puts on his pair of cross country skis, whilst his elder sister stands alongside, holding her set of skis. Date: circa 1906

Norwegian Sharpshooters
Sharpshooters on skis and snowshoes, with a dragoon Date: 1814

Pulkovo Observatory, Russia, 2007
Pulkovo Observatory, St Petersburg, Russia, with a skiier passing in front of it in winter. This is the principal astronomy centre for the Russian Academy of Sciences

Ilyushin DB-3, Soviet WW2 bomber
Ilyushin DB-3, Soviet World War II bomber. This long-range bomber was built by the aircraft design bureau led by Soviet aviation engineer Sergei Ilyushin (1894-1977)

Soviet ANT-6 bomber, 1930
Soviet ANT-6 bomber, on skis, in 1930. This long-range bomber was built by the aircraft design bureau led by Soviet aviation engineer Andrei Tupolev (1888-1972)

Chelyuskin search and rescue, 1934
Chelyuskin search and rescue in 1934. Aeroplane after landing in Provideniya Bay in the far north-east of Russia, to rescue the crew and passengers on the ship Chelyuskin

Cairnwell ski centre, Scotland
Cairnwell Ski Centre. Skiers on Cairnwell Hill, Scotland, looking northwest to the main range of the Cairngorms (skyline, right of centre)

Yellowstone National Park guards on skis
US Cavalry officers inspecting Yellowstone Park on skis, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone of a Frederic Remington illustration

Winter Sport, Thomas Cook & Sons Arrangements
Cover illustration of Winter Sport, Thomas Cook & Sons Arrangements, showing a lady dressed in winter clothes, skiing downhill with one ski pole

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"From W. Heath Robinson's imaginative contraptions to Roald Amundsen's epic polar expeditions, they have played a pivotal role in history and adventure. In the iconic photograph of Scott at Amundsen's Tent, skis symbolize the triumph of exploration and determination. They have not only been used for conquest but also for celebration, as seen in the Italian victory at the Berlin Winter Olympics. The grace and skill displayed by athletes gliding down slopes captivate audiences worldwide. Even young Cub Scouts find joy on skis, exploring the Snowy Mountains of Australia with wide-eyed wonder. And who can resist the thrill of waterskiing fun on Lake Geneva at Evian-les-Bains? However, not all ski moments are filled with joyous escapades. The chilling image of a Soviet Air Attack reminds us that even amidst beauty and recreation, there can be danger lurking. Skiing has long been intertwined with literature too; Sir Arthur Conan Doyle himself took to the Alps in 1894 to enjoy this exhilarating sport firsthand. The daring mid-air stunts performed by skilled athletes push boundaries and redefine what is possible on skis - an awe-inspiring sight that leaves spectators breathless. In Norway, skiing goes beyond leisure; it becomes a social activity where postmen brave snow-covered landscapes to deliver mail efficiently. Their dedication showcases how skis serve practical purposes even today. Yet skiing is not limited to peaceful endeavors alone; "The Snow Soldiers, " depicted in a vibrant lithograph, highlight how ski patrols engage enemy scouts during combat - proving that these versatile tools are essential even in times of conflict. Lastly, Candide Thovex defies gravity as he effortlessly glides out of nowhere into nowhere - reminding us that skiing transcends limits and allows individuals to explore new realms both physically and mentally. "