Mazamas on Mount Hood (1923) by Ralph J. Eddy - Vintage Mountaineering Photo (Framed) (12"x18")

Capture the spirit of adventure from the golden age of mountaineering with this iconic 1923 photograph by Ralph J. Eddy. The image shows a long, serpentine line of climbers from the famed Mazamas club making their ascent of Oregon's majestic Mount Hood. This is one of the most famous mountaineering photographs ever taken, embodying a sense of grand-scale endeavor and the timeless allure of the mountains.

An Iconic Image of Mountaineering: This celebrated photograph perfectly captures the scale and camaraderie of early 20th-century climbing expeditions.

Historic American Club: The Mazamas, a prestigious mountaineering club founded on the summit of Mt. Hood in 1894, are the subjects of this legendary climb.

Stunning Composition: The beautiful S-curve of the roped climbers leads the eye up the vast, snowy expanse, creating a sense of awe at the challenge and the majestic landscape.

A Window to the Past: The image showcases the simple equipment of the era—long wooden ice axes, hobnail boots, and natural fiber ropes—highlighting the rugged determination of these pioneers.

Perfect For: A study, office, cabin, or any space dedicated to adventure, history, and the great outdoors. It's an exceptional gift for climbers, mountaineers, hikers, and lovers of Pacific Northwest history.

Did You Know? The Mazamas are named after the Nahuatl word for the mountain goat. To become a member, one must prove they have climbed to the summit of a glaciated peak, a tradition that continues to this day and is embodied in the spirit of this photograph.

Product Specifications:

• Art Style: Documentary Photography, Landscape Photography
• Subject: Mountaineering, History, Mt. Hood, Adventure, Pacific Northwest
• Color Palette: Black and White
• Mood: Adventurous, Awe-Inspiring, Nostalgic, Epic, Determined
• Era: 1920s (1923)
• Ayous wood .75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
  
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
  
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
  
• Lightweight
  
• Acrylite front protector
  
• Hanging hardware included
  
• Blank product components in the US sourced from Japan and the US
  
• Blank product components in the EU sourced from Japan and Latvia
  
  
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