Climbing Collection (page 5)

The attack on the Peiwar Kotal by the 5th Gurkha Rifles, Afghanistan, December 1878, c
NAM237729 The attack on the Peiwar Kotal by the 5th Gurkha Rifles, Afghanistan, December 1878, c.1890 (oil on canvas) by Hamilton, Vereker Monteith (1856-1931); 346.1x236.5 cm; National Army Museum

In the Apple Tree, 1890 (oil on canvas)
MMT201541 In the Apple Tree, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Morisot, Berthe (1841-95); 46x55 cm; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Her majesty in the light!
Ali Khataw

Bugatti of G Blackstock competing in the Scottish Light Car Trial, 1922. Artist: Bill Brunell
Bugatti 1496 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. XL1266. Event Entry No: E-42. Driver: Blackstock, G. Withdrawn on day 4 with valve trouble. Place: Scottish Light Car Trial. Date: 5-10.6.22

French boy scout rock climbing
French boy scout on a rock climbing activity

Climber on a glacier, Barre des Ecrins, Ecrins National Park, French Dauphine Alps, Haute Alpes, France, Europe

Picture No. 11671332
Treecreeper adult climbing moss covered tree trunk spring. Date:

Tiger attempting to reach big game hunter
A Tiger attempts to get at a big game hunter, sat rather precariously on a tree branch

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

Climbing in the Langdale Valley, Lake District, Cumbria. Date: 1960s

mt. Everest from Everest Base Camp, Tibet

Panorama of sunrise at Cerro Torre with ice floes
Cerro Torre mountain peak in El Chalten, Argentina Patagonia, South America

Pilot of a Consolidated B-24 US Army Airforce Bomber climbing into his aircraft, prior to take-off. Date: circa 1940s

A Climbing Turn on the Bat Bantam. Original fine pencil drawing (27cm x 36cm) reproduced in Flight 7 April 1921. Roderic Hill drawing. Date: 1921

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

Rock climber, Red Rock National Conservation Area, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America, North America

Tourists climbing a pyramid in the forest, Mayan ruins, Tikal, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Guatemala, Central America

Lion - 4 week old cubs on top of mother - Masai Mara Reserve - Kenya
SE-401 Lion - 4 week old cubs on top of mother Maasai Mara Reserve - Kenya Panthera leo Suzi Eszterhas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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

Harbour with sailing boat and religious statue
View of a harbour with a sailing boat at the centre, and two men climbing a ladder to repair or clean a religious statue on the right

Picking Apples by Millicent Sowerby
Two girl guides and a brownie lend a hand by picking apples in a picturesque orchard

Climbing / Alps / Nadelhorn
Five climbers contemplate the daunting peak of the Nadelhorn (Switzerland), from their vantage point on the Ulrichshorn

Ascent Mont Blanc - 1
THE ASCENT OF MONT BLANC On the glacier de Sacconay, Tissay, the chief guide, is hauled to safety after a break in the ice nearly sends him plunging into a crevasse

Ascent Mont Blanc - 2
THE ASCENT OF MONT BLANC Leaving the Grands Mulets, the climbers separate, only the more experienced going on to the summit

Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus), Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Australia, Pacific

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

Mountain rescue team members in the Scottish Highlands
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Common Ringtail Possum - adult climbing high in the tops of the rainforest foraging at night - Atherton Tablelands
SAS-1381 Common Ringtail Possum - adult climbing high in the tops of the rainforest foraging at night Atherton Tablelands, Queensland

Cat - climbing
JD-3570 Cat - climbing up curtains in house John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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Black bear (Ursus americanus) climbing a tree, in captivity, Sandstone, Minnesota, United States of America, North America

Pigmy Shrew
BB-512 PYGMY SHREW - climbing branch Sorex minutus Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

European Lynx - cubs climbing in a tree, Germany
SM-2120 European Lynx - cubs climbing in a tree Germany Lynx lynx Stefan Meyers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Crater of Mount Eden with city beyond, Auckland, Central Auckland, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Chair lift in the early morning, 2010 Winter Olympic Games site, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Cat Kitten on Piano
JD-7469 CAT - KITTEN ON PIANO John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way. contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: 020 8318 1401

Tabby Cat Kitteb hanging from washing line
JD-15936 CAT - Tabby kitten hanging from washing line John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Orang-utan - female & baby
WAT-5038 ORANG-UTAN - Adult with young on back Pongo pygmaeus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Orang-utan - scared baby
WAT-5035 Orang-utan - scared baby Borneo Pongo pygmaeus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cat Kittens playing on scooter Rome, Italy
LA-1134 Cat - Kittens playing on scooter Rome, Italy Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Jack Climbing Stalk
Jack, having grown the beanstalk from the magic seed given him by a fairy, uses it to enable him to reach the home of the Giant, whom he plans to kill

Raf Biplane Climbing
A Royal Air Force biplane climbing as it takes off

Ascent Mont Blanc - 3
THE ASCENT OF MONT BLANC One of the most difficult parts of the climb - the snow turns to ice and the climbers must cut foot-holes in order to retain a footing

Concrete Transporter
A builder climbing into a ready-mix concrete transporter lorry

The Abruzzi Spur On The K2 Mountain. From The Year 1910 Illustrated

Africa, Namibia. The rock arch near to the Spitzkoppe.

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"Climbing: A Journey of Triumph and Perseverance" Embarking on a treacherous ascent, Mallory and Irvine fearlessly confront the Second Step of Everest in 1924, leaving an indelible mark on mountaineering history. In 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay stand triumphantly near the summit of Mount Everest, their unwavering determination inspiring generations to come. Recalling the British Mt Everest Expedition in 1922, Norton and Mallory's audacious spirit echoes through time as they push boundaries amidst nature's grandeur. From Charleston's Angel Oak to Nepal's Sagarmatha National Park, climbers find solace in both ancient trees and sacred prayer flags at Everest Base Camp - testaments to resilience amid towering heights. As the sun sets over Oregon's Smith Rock State Park or illuminates Scotland's Aonach Eagach Ridge above Glencoe, climbers are reminded that even amidst breathtaking beauty, challenges lie ahead. Just like a dormouse nestled within a rowan tree or traversing rocky terrains with nimbleness akin to its namesake - climbers adapt and conquer obstacles with grace. Whether it be Colonel Norton defying limits at 28, 000 ft on Everest or Hillary alongside Tensing Bhutia conquering new heights together - these legends remind us that greatness is achieved through teamwork and unwavering belief. Climbing embodies more than just physical strength; it encompasses mental fortitude as well, and is an embodiment of human potential reaching for new horizons against all odds.