A shed at the bottom of a garden is a lousy place to keep almost 50 years of precious mountaineering notes, photographs, and materials, and thankfully the collection of Sir Chris Bonington has been moved from its dodgy spot next to his daffodils to safekeeping at the U.K.’s Mountain Heritage Trust. Bonington, still climbing at 76 (and seen here on his first climb at 16), is a towering figure in mountaineering, with 19 Himalayan expeditions, a host of first ascents, 17 books, and knighthood under his belt. Should you be in Scotland this weekend, Bonington will be speaking around the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of his ascent of the North Face of the Eiger; otherwise, check out a selection of images from his collection here.

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