The Diamond, Longs Peak Limited Edition Print

The Diamond is one of the most striking features in the mountains of Colorado. Its sheer face has captured the imagination of climbers from all over the world. And now you can hang this vibrant, unique piece in your home!

This is a rare chance to snag a limited edition print for a steal! Prints retail for $3,600, but you can take one home for just $2,600!

Proceeds benefit the AAC, but only 4 of 5 prints are left!

Original painting depicting "The Diamond" rock face of Longs Peak in Colorado, by local artist Topher Straus. Beautifully printed on aluminum and framed with hanging system. Each limited edition includes a numbered plaque of authenticity attached to the back of the finished artwork.

Size: 60" h x 30" w x 1" d (76.2 x 152.4 x 2.54 cm)

About Topher: Inspired by his own exploration of the outdoors and a strong desire for continued environmental preservation, Straus' large-scale paintings take a modern approach to the depiction of iconic landscapes.

About His Process: Topher Straus's work blends photography with digital painting. He starts with a photograph and pares it down to its most basic lines and shapes. Next, he digitally hand-colors the piece, reflecting while abstracting the colors and shapes in the original image.

The artworks are printed on aluminum using a state-of-the-art sublimation process then coated with a glossy resin finish. This finish provides amazing depth, and luminosity allowing the rich, vibrant colors to glow on this unique surface. After printing, the art is painstakingly reviewed, then carefully framed.

Rare Megalodon Teeth Set

Yes, you read that correctly! These teeth came from a megalodon shark 2-10 millions years ago, that was possibly more than 55 feet long! This set of very rare megalodon teeth includes a bonus, necklace sized shark tooth.

Note from the Discoverer

Two unusual and pretty 5 1/2 inch long Megalodon shark teeth fossils that are somewhere between 2-10 million years old. I found them on two different dives in the sand at a depth of more than 110 feet while I was scuba diving in the ocean 40 miles offshore near Wilmington, North Carolina last summer. One was covered by a thin layer of sand and I recognized the big triangular shape as I swam over it. The other was on top of the sand which is why it is covered in coral and barnacles.

Both are 100% natural with no restoration. The shark they came from was possibly 50 feet long.

They come with both a plastic stand and a riker display case. And a bonus third tooth: a great white shark tooth fossil that could be made into a necklace.

Autographed Muir Woods Artwork

This is one image of a series of twelve posters which originally appeared around the San Francisco area in the Spring of 1996 as large, bus shelter posters as well as T-shirts, mugs and other retail items at each of the park
sites.

"We wanted to create icons with a timeless, American style to them - reminiscent of WPA artwork from the 1930's." The response to this series of images was phenomenal. Most of the bus shelter posters were actually stolen from the frames!

This award-winning design is silkscreen-printed on archival paper and signed by Marin County graphic artist, Michael Schwab.

Size: 22 x 28 1?2"

Value: $400

Skiers on Tuckerman Ravine, Mt. Washington, NH Limited Edition Brad Washburn Poster

You can take home this gorgeous, limited edition Washburn photo! It even comes with a certificate of authenticity, and is #6 of a series of only 300.

About Washburn: Washburn visited many wild regions of the globe - including the Alps, remote Alaska, the Grand Canyon, even Mount Everest. A typical method for Brad's photo trips was to remove an airplane door and to secure his camera and himself to the plane; exceptionally warm clothing was critical, especially in wintry conditions. He's also a storied mountaineer having put up many first ascents of major Alaskan peaks, often with his wife Barabara. His legacy lives on in the AAC's Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum and in his photos.

Edition: #6/300

Size: 22x28" paper

**Note: This photo does NOT do this gorgeous piece justice. It is so much more beautiful in person!

"Goldfish" Original Watercolor by Dirk Walker Fine Art

Everyone loves the snack that smiles back! It's a go to for climbers everywhere, and now you can hang this fun, whimsical original watercolor in your home, van, or office.

About the Artist: I once read "Art is a delicate balance between the visual concept and each artist's technique". After years of chasing that artistic balance, it is the anticipation of the struggle that keeps me coming back to the canvas.

Dirk's art hangs in prestigious locations all over the world including Coca Cola's HQ, the Atlanta Braves Stadium, the Children's Hospital of Alabama, the homes of private collectors, and soon your home!

Size: 8" H x 10" W.

Framed

Limited Edition Everest Photo by Bill Thompson, entitled "Top of the World"

Everest is one of the most revered and most beautiful mountains in the world. And it could be hanging on your wall! This gorgeous photo will be printed to the winner's size specifications, up to 36 inches high.

The second photo is of Bill Thompson on the left and his Lear pilots and crew, from behind the scenes.

The full story of the photo as told by Nat Geo photographer Bill Thompson:

In 1983, an extraordinary event took place - the adventure of many lifetimes. I was assigned by the National Geographic to film the inimitable Brad Washburn as he fulfilled his life-long dream of filming Mt. Everest from the air.

After years of negotiations, Brad and the National Geographic had successfully navigated the myriad of geopolitical intrigues and was awarded by India, China, and Nepal the opportunity to fly completely around Mt. Everest. Brad's dream was close at hand: creating photographs of the tallest mountain on earth, which had never been accomplished at that point in history. The commitment was not only to create the first true accurate photogrammetry map of Everest, but to
also shoot stills of the mountain from every conceivable angle. In 1982, all maps of Everest were created by hand using sightings, triangulation, and a lot of imagination.

All was well as preparation for our flights proceeded, but then tragedy found itself in our midst.

Just before our especially modified Learjet was to arrive from Sweden, Brad's wife, Barbara, became terribly ill. The Washburns had no choice but to evacuate to Boston in order to save her life. This turn of events, of course, was a giant monkey wrench in the years of complicated planning. The editor of the National Geographic, Bill Garrett, was beside himself. With ten years of sensitive negotiations and millions of dollars invested in equipment and crew to place Everest
aerial images in the upcoming 100 year anniversary issue, "Exploring the Earth", stress was high for everyone involved with the project.

Garrett called me in Kathmandu to say Barbara was struggling, and Brad would be staying with her in Boston. I would now be the guy to "get the damned pictures". Beginning with flights in a tiny Pilatus Porter flown to altitudes of 28,000 feet, with the door open, I began filming.

Over the ensuing months, with incredibly clear Himalayan weather, we captured the data for creating a complete and accurate map of Everest. With many flights in the Pilatus, and in the Learjet piloted by a crew from Sweden, I exposed over a thousand rolls of Kodachrome film-36,000 individual images. All of these excursions were dangerous but the very nature of this danger created marvelous adventures, etched in my memory.

In summary, we created a sea of images which truly captured a sense of the magnitude, the beauty and the power of this Mountain called EVEREST. Brad's map was completed in time for the anniversary issue, as were the still images. We fulfilled our commitment.

The images which I am donating to the AAC are limited edition prints from this project, printed on handmade watercolor paper with archival inks. The edition of each of the images is limited to 50 prints and with three artists proofs.

Extreme Dreams Watercolor Set: "Vertical Relief" and "Oh Wow!"

No mountain lovers home is complete without some inspiring artwork! Hang these gorgeous watercolor prints by the talented John Svenson of Extreme Dreams Art, on your walls.

John lives in Alaska, surrounded by some of the most beautiful mountains in the world. From them he draws inspiration for his art.

Each print frames up to 12" x 16" and is a relatively small edition, signed and numbered. They are matted and shrink wrapped, ready to be dropped into the perfect frame to match your style.

Tahoe Custom Art Package

Anyone can buy a piece of art, but the winner of this package will work with a world renowned photographer to curate art specific to your style! As an added bonus Koeki Flagg is throwing in a gorgeous coffee table book of his work.

Keoki Flagg is a world-renowned fine art and extreme sports photographer. His unique limited edition photographs cover a wide range of subjects and span all 7 continents, including Antarctica, and are admired by fine art collectors and connoisseurs internationally.

Package Includes: $500 Gallery Keoki gift certificate, custom design services, digital image presentation and signed copy of Keoki's coffee table book Elemental.

$500 Gallery Keoki Gift Certificate may be used for a single or multiple pieces of
Keoki Flagg art. May be applied towards a larger purchase. A 10% discount will
apply to any upgrade.

Custom Design Services: a private consultation, local site visit, photo shoot,
virtual digital presentation featuring your image selection in a variety of sizes
showing design integration and creative scale. Value up to $250

Elemental: Keoki Flagg's signature coffee table book (signed or dedicated),
museum quality, 172 pages. Value $120

Limited Edition Color Everest Panorama by Bill Thompson, entitled "Christmas Eve 1983"

Everest is an incredible mountain. But Everest in color is absolutely breathtaking! Imagine walking into your living and getting to see this stunning photo hanging over your mantle everyday.

This gorgeous photo will be printed to the winner's size specifications, up to 36 inches long.

The second photo is of Bill Thompson on the left and his Lear pilots and crew, from behind the scenes.

The full story of the photo as told by Nat Geo photographer Bill Thompson:

In 1983, an extraordinary event took place - the adventure of many lifetimes. I was assigned by the National Geographic to film the inimitable Brad Washburn as he fulfilled his life-long dream of filming Mt. Everest from the air.

After years of negotiations, Brad and the National Geographic had successfully navigated the myriad of geopolitical intrigues and was awarded by India, China, and Nepal the opportunity to fly completely around Mt. Everest. Brad's dream was close at hand: creating photographs of the tallest mountain on earth, which had never been accomplished at that point in history. The commitment was not only to create the first true accurate photogrammetry map of Everest, but to
also shoot stills of the mountain from every conceivable angle. In 1982, all maps of Everest were created by hand using sightings and triangulation and a lot of imagination.

All was well as preparation for our flights proceeded, but then tragedy found itself in our midst. Just before our especially modified Learjet was to arrive from Sweden, Brad's wife, Barbara, became terribly ill. The Washburns had no choice but to evacuate to Boston in order to save her life. This turn of events, of course, was a giant monkey wrench in the years of complicated planning. The editor of the National Geographic, Bill Garrett, was beside himself. With ten years of sensitive negotiations and millions of dollars invested in equipment and crew to place Everest aerial images in the upcoming 100 year anniversary issue, "Exploring the Earth", stress was high
for everyone involved with the project.

Garrett called me in Kathmandu to say Barbara was struggling, and Brad would be staying with her in Boston. I would now be the guy to "get the damned pictures". Beginning with flights in a tiny Pilatus Porter flown to altitudes of 28,000 feet, with the door open, I began filming.

Over the ensuing months, with incredibly clear Himalayan weather, we captured the data for creating a complete and accurate map of Everest. With many flights in the Pilatus, and in the Learjet piloted by a crew from Sweden, I exposed over a thousand rolls of Kodachrome film-36,000 individual images. All of these excursions were dangerous but the very nature of this danger created marvelous adventures, etched in my memory.

In summary, we created a sea of images which truly captured a sense of the magnitude, the beauty and the power of this Mountain called EVEREST. Brad's map was completed in time for the anniversary issue, as were the still images. We fulfilled our commitment.

The images which I am donating to the AAC are limited edition prints from this project, printed on handmade watercolor paper with archival inks. The edition of each of the images is limited to 50 prints and with three artists proofs.

Jesse Crock Original Painting of Longs Peak

Longs Peak is an iconic staple in the Colorado skyline. Its shear diamond shaped face has captured the imagination of climbers all over the world.

As a Colorado native, Jesse Crock is no stranger to the peak. In this gorgeous, original painting Jesse shows off the lesser side face of Longs.

"Backside of Longs Peak" by Jesse Crock Art is an original canvas painting. Size is 18"x36"

Jeff Rueppel Mountain Print

No climber's home is complete without the adornment of mountain artwork! This gorgeous black and white photo taken in the Sierras will look perfect on any wall in your home or office.

Size: 24"x36" unframed

About Jeff: Born in St. Louis , and then grew up in a lot of places. Photographer, creative director, producer, tech evangelist, explorer, and un-repentant linguist, Jeff Rueppel's work is characterized by an endless curiosity in the natural world and deep human culture and by finding innovative ways to protect and tell their stories.