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Able Seaman Anderson and three mates embrace the winter wonderland of their winter quarters, each balancing on their skis with the second steward, Smith

Background imageSking Collection: Able Seaman Anderson

Able Seaman Anderson
Scottish National Antarctic Expedition 1902-04. Leader: William Speirs Bruce. Anderson stands on skis on the ice. He holds one ski pole

Background imageSking Collection: Three mates on skis, winter quarters. Second steward in background

Three mates on skis, winter quarters. Second steward in background
Scottish National Antarctic Expedition 1902-04. Leader: William Speirs Bruce. Three men stand on skis. They each hold one ski pole

Background imageSking Collection: Two unidentified expedition members on skis

Two unidentified expedition members on skis
Scottish National Antarctic Expedition 1902-04. Leader: William Speirs Bruce. Two expedition members, both smoking pipes and holding one ski pole each

Background imageSking Collection: Cheetah - close-up of fur / coat, showing spot pattern Cape Province. South Africa. Africa

Cheetah - close-up of fur / coat, showing spot pattern Cape Province. South Africa. Africa
WAT-9581 Cheetah - close-up of fur / coat, showing spot pattern Cape Province. South Africa. Africa Acinonyx jubatus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageSking Collection: Smith. 2nd steward

Smith. 2nd steward
Scottish National Antarctic Expedition 1902-04. Leader: William Speirs Bruce. A man, wearing a woolen hat and smoking a pipe, stands on skis. He holds one ski pole

Background imageSking Collection: Rigi Kaltbad, Skigelande bis Rigi Kulm (b / w photo)

Rigi Kaltbad, Skigelande bis Rigi Kulm (b / w photo)
7191939 Rigi Kaltbad, Skigelande bis Rigi Kulm (b/w photo) by Gaberell, Jean (1887-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rigi Kaltbad, Skigelande bis Rigi Kulm)

Background imageSking Collection: Between a party of flags and pennants, the ranks of the goliards gathered in Bardonecchia

Between a party of flags and pennants, the ranks of the goliards gathered in Bardonecchia from every... (colour litho)
2778127 Between a party of flags and pennants, the ranks of the goliards gathered in Bardonecchia from every... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageSking Collection: Moon Landscape

Moon Landscape
Eric Verbiest

Background imageSking Collection: Happiness is first tracks in fresh snow

Happiness is first tracks in fresh snow
Eric Verbiest

Background imageSking Collection: Cheetah - close-up of fur / coat, showing spots Cape Province. South Africa. Africa

Cheetah - close-up of fur / coat, showing spots Cape Province. South Africa. Africa
WAT-9584 Cheetah - close-up of fur / coat, showing spots Cape Province. South Africa. Africa Acinonyx jubatus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only


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Able Seaman Anderson and three mates embrace the winter wonderland of their winter quarters, each balancing on their skis with the second steward, Smith, in the background. Two unidentified expedition members join in the fun, their faces filled with excitement and the thrill of fresh snow beneath their feet. Meanwhile, a Cheetah in Cape Province, South Africa, showcases its distinctive spotted coat, a stark contrast to the icy landscapes of Rigi Kaltbad, Switzerland. As the goliards gathered in Bardonecchia, their flags and pennants fluttered in the wind, a scene captured in this black and white photo. The moon landscape adds to the serene beauty of this winter adventure. Happiness is the feeling of being the first to make tracks in fresh snow, a sensation shared by these intrepid explorers. The Dancing Mistress by James Tanner plays in the background, adding a touch of whimsy to this winter wonderland.