Outdoor Wall Art Agnes Vaille Shelter Premium Semi-Glossy Framed Poster

Our sturdy, ready-to-hang wooden framed posters feature premium semi-glossy paper that enhances colors with a subtle shine while protecting against fading from light and moisture:

• Ready-to-hang: Includes hanging kit, ready to hang directly on the wall.
• Frame Material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame Color: Black, white (smooth finish), natural, and dark brown wood (visible grain).
• Frame Measurements: 20-25mm (0.79"-0.98") thick, 10-14mm (0.4"-0.6") wide.
• Paper Weight: 200 gsm (80 lb), thickness: 0.22 mm (8.7 mils).
• Paper Finishing: Semi-glossy, enhances colors with a subtle shine.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the poster.
• Sustainable Paper: FSC-certified materials or equivalent.
• Available Sizes: 15 sizes in inches (US&CA) and cms (rest of the world).

No minimum orders, printed and shipped on demand.

Agnes Vaille Shelter, Longs Peak Storm Hut at the Keyhole

Semi-Glossy Paper Wooden Framed Poster | Longs Peak Keyhole | Rocky Mountain National Park | Colorado

Bring the history, resilience, and raw alpine character of Colorado’s most famous mountain into your space with this semi-glossy paper wooden framed poster featuring the Agnes Vaille Shelter, photographed at the Keyhole on Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Perched at approximately 13,000 feet on Longs Peak’s iconic Keyhole Route, the Agnes Vaille Shelter, often called the Longs Peak Storm Hut, stands as a quiet guardian in one of the most demanding alpine environments in the park. Built in 1925, this small stone structure has provided life-saving refuge to climbers for nearly a century, offering protection from sudden storms, extreme winds, and rapidly changing mountain conditions.

This photograph captures the shelter set against the stark granite of the Keyhole, where human endurance meets the uncompromising scale of the Rocky Mountains. The rough stone walls, angular terrain, and high-alpine light tell a story of perseverance, respect for the mountain, and the thin margin between preparation and exposure at altitude.

Printed on semi-glossy paper, the image retains crisp detail and rich contrast while minimizing glare, allowing the textures of stone, sky, and rock to remain clear and natural.

A Shelter Built From Loss — And Purpose

The Agnes Vaille Shelter was constructed after the tragic death of climber Agnes Vaille in 1925, who succumbed to exposure during a descent from Longs Peak. Her death underscored the mountain’s unforgiving nature and led to the creation of this emergency refuge near the Keyhole.

Since then, the shelter has served as a crucial landmark and life-saving structure for climbers navigating one of Colorado’s most popular — and dangerous — fourteeners.

This photograph was captured:

📍 The Keyhole Route, Longs Peak in 2024
🏔 Elevation ~13,000 feet
📸 By a local Be Natural Be Friendly photographer

This is not stock photography.

It’s a real place with real history, preserved in a fleeting moment of mountain light.

Perfect For:

• Mountaineers, climbers, and hikers

• Colorado and alpine-inspired homes

• Cabins, lodges, Airbnb rentals and mountain modern interiors

• Offices, studios, and creative spaces

• Gifts for Longs Peak climbers, 14er and RMNP enthusiasts

Looks especially strong in:

• Home offices

• Entryways

• Gear rooms or studios

• Lodges and vacation rentals

A Symbol of Respect for the Mountain

The Agnes Vaille Shelter is more than a structure — it’s a reminder that the mountains demand humility, preparation, and respect.

Displayed as a semi-glossy paper wooden framed poster, this photograph becomes more than decor. It becomes a conversation piece, a history lesson, and a tribute to those who venture into high places.

Photographed in Colorado. Printed to Last.

Captured high on Longs Peak and presented as a framed wall piece, this artwork reflects the endurance, history, and seriousness of Colorado’s alpine landscape.

If your space is meant to honor the mountains, not just admire them, this Agnes Vaille Shelter print belongs on your wall.