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Classic climbing photos

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kiff · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jan 2010 · Points: 1,035

this has probably been discussed here on the tubes more than once, but no matter...
Was thinking, what do ya'll think are the most famous/classic climbing photos? What comes to mind are the likes of Norgay on the summit of Everest, Sommervell (Norton perhaps) on Everest in '24(?), the RURP belay, Jeff Lowe on Octopussy, Gullich soloing Separate Reality, and numerous others I'm drawing blanks on. Lets see 'em.

kboofis · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2011 · Points: 20

I always see this one floating around. Steve House and Mark Twight on Denali

Steve House and Mark Twight

Michael Stewart · · Northern NM · Joined Jan 2010 · Points: 441

Simone Morro.

You talking to me ?

Eric Engberg · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Apr 2009 · Points: 0

Many many Rebuffat ones are classic. In the pop culture US climbing context the Bridwell/Long/Westbay NIAD pose stands out.

Alex Bury · · Ojai, CA · Joined Jun 2012 · Points: 2,376


Peter Croft on The Rostrum, Yosemite CA.
Taylor J · · Taos NM · Joined Nov 2010 · Points: 390
Robert D. · · Boulder, CO · Joined Oct 2006 · Points: 15

Here's Gullich soloing Separate Reality.

Wolfgang Gullich soloing Separate Reality

William Sonoma · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2012 · Points: 3,550

This photo (taken by I believe his wife) has always inspired me.

An OW master at work on Paisano Overhang.

Ryan Kempf · · Boulder, CO · Joined Jul 2011 · Points: 371

this is one of my favorite shots of Royal Robbins, taken on the way down after the 1st ascent of Tis-Sa-Ack.

Photo credit: Glen Denny

Royal Robbns=Badass

flykatcher · · Anchorage, AK · Joined Jun 2012 · Points: 120
Andy Hansen · · Longmont, CO · Joined Sep 2009 · Points: 3,195
Taylor J · · Taos NM · Joined Nov 2010 · Points: 390
WiseOldMoon wrote:That photo of Henry is great! He is one of my idols and I always look to get on his routes when i go climbing somewhere new. 9 times out of 10 it's a classic!
Agreed he is my idol as well cant go wrong with a Barber route...
Nodin deSaillan · · Boulder · Joined Mar 2013 · Points: 80
Kai Larson · · Sandy, UT · Joined Jan 2006 · Points: 436
Kai Larson · · Sandy, UT · Joined Jan 2006 · Points: 436
Alex Bury · · Ojai, CA · Joined Jun 2012 · Points: 2,376

^^^^ was waiting for someone to post this one of the Verm! Classic!

C Miller · · CA · Joined Jan 2002 · Points: 88,165
C Miller · · CA · Joined Jan 2002 · Points: 88,165
kboofis · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2011 · Points: 20
DrApnea · · Wenatchee, WA · Joined May 2011 · Points: 265

Badass photo level:
EB/Hightops < Boots < Barefoot < Sandals

Love the photos. Keep em coming...

cnadel · · San Francisco, CA · Joined Feb 2013 · Points: 5
Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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