Ski Mountaineering Adventures

Dramatic images of ski mountaineers climbing snowy peaks, capturing the thrill and beauty of high-altitude winter sports.

A ski mountaineer ascending Mount Hood, Oregon, United States.

Mountaineers crossing Murray Snowfield in ground blizzard South Georgia Island Antarctic Summer

Group of ski tourers walking on the rope on the glacier, ascent on Berglasferner, view into Berglastal, Stubai Alps, Tyrol, Austria, Europe

Man with hiking equipment walking in Sierra Nevada mountains, California, USA

Ski tourers bouncing at the summit, on the right Moelser Sonnenspitze, behind snow-covered mountains, Wattentaler Lizum, Tuxer Alps, Tyrol, Austria, Europe

Cross-country skier at the Tennengebirge in front of mount Hochkoenig, Salzburg, Austria, Europe, historical photograph, 1962, Europe

Snowshoe hiking, Weisshorn, Arosa, Graubunden, Switzerland, Europe

Caucasian hikers standing on snowy mountain

Mountaineer on the summit of Mt Penser Weisshorn above Penser Joch in Sarn Valley, Sarntal Alps, South Tyrol region of Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy, Europe

Back country skiers use synthetic skins to climb; Selkirk Mountains near remote Mount Carlyle Lodge; British Columbia; Canada

Ski mountaineer walking through frozen snow field on mountain

Male standing with skis in Verbier, Switzerland.

Low angle view of skier climbing up rock face towards mountain summit

Man hiking on Mount Garibaldi, Coast Mountains, British Columbia, Canada.

Ski Tour, Grosser Jaufen, Pragser Valley, Hochpuster Valley, South Tyrol, Italy, model released

Backcountry skiers skin up Hallwylfjellet, Svalbard.

Woman Cross-Country Skiing Mt. Hood Oregon

Mountain climber, Mount Washington, New Hampshire, USA

People with snowboards on slope of snowcapped mountain during snowfall

Ski tourers shortly in front of the summit of Kyle, Senja Island, Troms, Norway, Europe

Ski mountaineer walking through frozen snow field on mountain

Tim Banfield climbs a rocky slope in the Alaska Range, Interior, Alaska.

France, Mont Blanc Massif, Chamonix, Mounaineers climbing mounatin in snow

Two mountain climbers resting at base camp on lower Kahiltna Glacier, Denali National Park, Alaska, USA

Skiers in action, Austria, Europe

Contre jour picture of moutaineer hiking on skis in the Zillertaler alps, Tyrol Austria

A skier takes a break while backcountry skiing to put the skins on his skis, Colorado.

Mountaineer at the summit of the Sulzkogel, mountains in winter, Sellraintal, Kuehtai, Tyrol, Austria, Europe

A photographer photographs skiers

Mountaineer on the summit ridge, ascent to Mt Piz Palue, summit of Mt Piz Palue at back, Pers Galcier below, Grisons, Switzerland, Europe

Man with ski pole carrying snowboard on snowcapped mountain during vacation

Skiers walking on snowy mountain

Young woman skier admiring mountain view

Man skiing up steep snowy section under mountains in California

Skier choosing the best line

New Zealand, South Island, Arrowsmith Range. Hamish Reid on the flanks of Pito Peak. (MR)

Ski mountaineer taking a break and drinking a hot beverage

Two people hike for turns near Kirkwood, California

Vintage Photograph. Skiing adventure in the breathtaking snowy mountains.

A backcountry skier digs a snow pit to test the conditions of the snow pack, Turnagain Pass, Alaska

Young man in ski goggles outdoors with French Alps covered with snow at background. Val-d’Isere, France

Training to correct slip on a slope or a glacier with the help of an ice ax. A young guide with a beard explains to his group how to properly slow the slip on the slope with the help of an ice ax. Preparation before climbing to the top of the mountain

Mountaineers climbing Marmolada mountain, Dolomites, Westgrat fixed rope route, Marmolada mountain at the back, province of Trento, Italy, Europe

Male climber belays his lead climber during a cold winter alpine climb

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Snowboarder with snowshoes

Caucasian man climbing snowy mountain

Avalanche Technician At Work

Portrait of a male skier

mountaineers in Ses Voltes, Puig Den Galileu, Escorca, Sierra Tramontana, mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Europe

Man skiing on slope

A male backcountry skier takes in the view before dropping into an epic run, Healy Pass, Sunshine Village Backcountry, Banff National Park, Alberta, C...

group of backcountry skiers crossing a glacier on their way to a high summit in the Alps of Switzerland above the ski resort of Disentis

Portrait of a young skier with skis on his shoulder. It stands high in the mountains on a glacier against the backdrop of high mountains. The concept of freeride and backcountry in the highlands

Woman snowshoeing, Plaetzwiese high plateau, Dolomites, South Tyrol, Italy, Europe

Two men hiking in the snow on Mt. Washington.

Man pulling sled on skiis in mountains.

Ski snowboard hikers up Mt. Shasta in winter Mt. Shasta California

Greenland, Sermersooq, Kulusuk, Schweizerland Alps, portrait of smiling mountaineer in snow

Ski snowboard hikers up Mt. Shasta in winter Mt. Shasta California

After an afternoon of ice climbing, two men retreat down the glacial cirque of Tuckerman's Ravine.

Boy snowshoeing on snowy hillside

UK, Scotland, Glen Spean, woman climbing East ridge of Beinn a Caorainn in winter

Climbing Villarica volcano, Chile, South America

Climber while climbing during ski tour to Rotwand, Mangfall mountains, Bavarian Alps, Bavaria, Germany

Wide angle shot young tall professional skier holds his skis while standing high in the mountains and looks at the snow-capped peaks. Athlete with a backpack and in protective clothing in the mountains on freeriding

Man and woman cross country skiing

Climber in Himalayan mountain

A group of skiers ascending a rideline in Fairy Meadows, Adamant Range, Selkirks, BC

A man ascending the south face of Cerro Marmolejo, 6085 m, Ice Climbing, Chile

Man cross-country skier Alps reading map

Climber with carbines on snowy hill

Vintage Photograph. Climbers navigate the icy slopes of a mountain with determination and teamwork.

Backpacker carrying skis up Katak Creek valley on the approach to the summit of Mount Chamberlin, Brooks Range, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Summe...

A woman jumping on skis in the Sweetwater mountains, NV.

Close up detail rear view of skis attached to backpack

A man with ski gear and mountains and water behind

Professional snowboarders crouching and watching helicopter

Arctic, Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen, armed man on sea ice scouting for polar bears

Man at mountains in clouds Alpine winter mountain landscape with man sitting above low clouds. French Alps covered with snow in sunny day. Val-d Isere, France ,model released, Symbolfoto Copyright: xZoonar.com/NikolaixOkhitinx 10299337 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released

Man with ski and ski pole walking on snow

A guide leads U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry through the zone where ice crashes into land outside Scott Base, the New Zealand research station in the Antarctic, on November 12, 2016, after touring the facility, the neighboring McMurdo Station, and other U.S. research facilities around Ross Island and the Ross Sea in an effort to learn about the effects of climate change on the Continent.

Epic Adventurous Extreme Sport Composite

A man carrying his snowboard climbs a mountian with a glacier in the background.

Mountain bikers, Transalp Challenge Mountain bike race, Pfunderer Joch Pass, Bolzano-Bozen, Italy, Europe

Snowboarder watches the sunset in the mountains

A group of skiers watch as their helicopter takes off from the drop zone in the Selkirk Mountains, Canada.

Training to correct slip on a slope or a glacier with the help of an ice ax. A young guide with a beard explains to his group how to properly slow the slip on the slope with the help of an ice ax. Preparation before climbing to the top of the mountain

winter woman ski sport fun travel snow board

Ski Tour, Duerrenstein, Hochpuster Valley, South Tyrol, Italy, model released

Two skiers climbing Mount Vsevidov in the Aleutian islands in the fog.

One man skiing in powder and jumping off of a cliff.

Woman snowshoeing, Plaetzwiese high plateau, Dolomites, South Tyrol, Italy, Europe

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe. Ice Climbing on the cliffs of Aonach Mor.

Hiker in mountains

Woman fat biking in front of Skookum Glacier, Chugach National Forest, Alaska on a sunny winter day, fist pumping as she rides by, South-central Alaska; Alaska, United States of America

Mature couple of skiers walking in snow

Hiker ascending to the Pointe de la Plaine Morte crossing the Rhone valley, walking to the summit of Mont Blanc mountain in France, canton of Valais, Switzerland, Europe

Hiker using walkie-talkie on mountain peak

Mountain climber standing on snowy mountain victorious and smiling

A ski patroller walks out to a ridge on his snow safety route so that he can throw a stick of dynamite

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