Berghaus salopettes

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Berghaus did a sponsorship deal with the British Mountain Guides in 1990. Mick Tighe is seen here ‘modelling’ a Berghaus jacket in Glencoe.
Berghaus label
Berghaus salopettes
Description
Pair of red and blue Berghaus salopettes with elasticated braces and two front slanted zip pockets. Front zip and side zips covered with velcroed flaps.
Inscription description
label on front reads ” BERGHAUS GORE-TEX FABRIC” Inside label reads ” BERGHAUS MADE IN GT. BRITAIN SIZE LARGE ” and laundry instructions label.
Acquisition Method:
Donated by Mick Tighe
Number of Objects:
1
Related Items:
Provenance:
Mountaineers Peter Lockey and Gordon Davison from the North East of England set up Berghaus – literally ‘mountain centre’ – in 1966, operating from their specialist shop, the LD Mountain Centre, in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Famous for their rucksacks and Yeti gaiters amongst other things, they were quick to capitalise on the new breathable fabric, Gore-Tex, when it appeared on the market in 1977, bringing out a range of breathable clothing of which these salopettes were part. Dating from the 1980’s these salopettes were hard wearing and durable but not very waterproof. They were bought by Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team and issued to team members, one of which was founder of The Scottish Mountain Heritage Collection, Mick Tighe. Mick used them on lots of rescues and for his day to day work as a mountain guide. They were subsequently replaced by a less leaky version!
Object Production
Production Place:
Great Britain
Materials:
goretex, metal, plastic,nylon
Maker:
Berghaus
Colour:
blue, pink
Dimensions:
130(l) x 54(w) cms
Object Condition:
Condition Date Check:
27/03/2013
Administration
Accession Number:
1066.2013.1
Creator:
Hermione Cooper
Accession Date:
27/03/2013
ID:
1
Category:

Mountain Rescue
Mountaineering - General
Location
Location:
Bohuntin
Current Location
Rules:
Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007