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Tormod Granheim

ALMOST THERE - Tormod Granheim

ALMOST THERE - Tormod Granheim

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Edition: of 4, 8, 12
Size: 160 x 110, 107 x 71, 46 x 69 cm
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Materials: Inkjet on fine art cotton / Moab Entrada Natural 300 gsm
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ALMOST THERE

Chamonix Mont Blanc, France, 2020

Grand Charmoz has a mysterious appeal to us who travel among the mountains of the Alps. The north face is considered one of the more demanding in the Alps and was not climbed until 1931 - it still did not quite reach the point of being included in the group of mountains called the six classic north faces - it is only “almost there”.

The stories of how demanding the mountain was for climbers made an early impression on me. If you ski down the Vallée Blanche, this is the last mountain you go around before you reach the train at Montenvers. Then I always glance up at the top and feel a certain awe.

The photo was taken as a heavy storm was dying down. We had a fantastic day, the mountain was filled with fresh loose snow and visibility was gradually improving. I had my camera with me and after first working on Grands Montets I travelled over to La Flégère to photograph with a skier Jens W. Normann. The clouds that were letting go in Grands Charmoz caught my attention and I had no choice but to intuitively point a short telephoto lens at the mountain on the other side of the Chamonix valley and capture this scene.

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Tormod Granheim

Tormod Granheim is a renowned Norwegian adventurer, photographer and skier with an impressive career in mountain sports and expeditions. He has achieved several notable achievements and has distinguished himself as a skilled fine art photographer.

Granheim has a background in mountain sports, particularly with a focus on steep skiing. He has performed impressive feats such as climbing Mount Everest in one day and being the first to ski down the mountain's north face. He also became the first Nordic climber to climb all 82 peaks in the Alps over 4,000 meters, which resulted in him being named Adventurer of the Year.

The essence of the mountain landscape

In addition to his active career as an athlete and adventurer, Granheim has always carried a camera and has worked both in front of and behind the lens for National Geographic. He has published reports from various adventures in more than 25 countries. After he finished his active career, he has focused on a photographic project with the high mountain as its theme. His work with mountain landscapes has been shown at the Munch Museum and is part of Bærum municipality's art collection. Several of Granheim's best-known works are also exhibited by DAIDDA.

Granheim's art photography conveys stories and culture through beautiful and thought-provoking images. He has a unique ability to capture the essence of the mountain landscape and explore man's relationship with nature. His photographs have a deep connection to nature and invite the viewer to reflect on man's challenges and dreams.


The world's three highest mountains

As brand ambassador for various companies in sports equipment, Granheim shows its expertise and recognition in the mountain and adventure world. He has collaborated with renowned brands such as Atomic Skis, Bergans of Norway, Black Diamond, Nikon and many more. Granheim's publications include books such as "Alpenes 4000-Metere," which documents his ascent of the 82 highest peaks in the Alps, and "On Skis from Everest," in which he shares his own account of skiing down Mount Everest and the tragedy that followed. He has also published the book "Spor," which describes his dramatic experience on Mount Everest and his challenge to climb the world's three highest mountains.

Tormod Granheim has not only challenged the limits of what is possible in mountain sports, but he has also made a name for himself as a talented art photographer. His work has helped to document and convey the beauty and challenges of the mountain landscape, while at the same time inspiring reflection on man's own limits and dreams.