Home > Europe > United Kingdom > Scotland > Sports > Related Images
Ski Lift and Safety Net
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Ski Lift and Safety Net
The ski chair lift and safety net at Caingorm, Scotland. Date: 1960s
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 7209729
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10182741
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "Skiing in the Scottish Highlands: A Vintage View of a Chair Lift and Safety Net at Cairngorm, Scotland (1960s)" 2.. This photograph transports us back in time to the 1960s, where winter sports enthusiasts embraced the thrill of skiing at Cairngorm Mountain in Scotland. The image showcases a vintage chair lift, its rustic wooden chairs suspended above the snowy landscape, ready to whisk skiers up the mountain for their next run. The lift, a testament to the early days of skiing infrastructure, stands proudly against the backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. 3. Safety was a top priority even in the 1960s, as evidenced by the safety net that stretches across the slope below the lift. This net, a crucial safety feature, was designed to prevent skiers from falling too far and potentially injuring themselves. The net, made of thick, sturdy ropes, appears to be taut and well-maintained, offering a sense of security to those bravely tackling the slopes. 4. The scene is bathed in the soft, natural light of a winter day, casting long, elegant shadows and highlighting the crisp, white snow. The trees that line the mountain are bare, their branches reaching out like skeletal fingers against the clear blue sky. The overall effect is one of serene beauty, capturing the essence of winter sports in the Scottish Highlands during a bygone era. 5. This photograph is not only a nostalgic look at the history of skiing in Scotland but also a reminder of the enduring appeal of winter sports and the thrill they bring to people around the world. The image invites us to imagine ourselves in the wooden chairs of the vintage lift, feeling the crisp mountain air on our faces and the exhilaration of skiing down the snowy slopes.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
