Vista K2 Expedition Jacket

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Vista K2 Expedition Jacket
Close-up of K2 Fleece
The faded Borg pile label – top, & Vista Logo
Advert from Climber & Rambler Magazine December 1978 – we think that’s Joe Tasker on the left wearing his K2 fleece.
Description
Red full length zip heavyweight fleece (man-made material) with four front pockets, upper two have flap closure. Elasticated cuffs and hems in black & white material. Black & white finishing on pocket openings. K2 Label on left chest.
Inscription description
“K2” label on left hand chest.
Acquisition Method:
Donated by Andy MacDonald
Number of Objects:
1
Related Items:
Provenance:
Vista (Thermal Products) Ltd were operating out of Eldon Street in York back in the 1970s, they don’t seem to be around anymore (2025) and we’re not sure what happened to them, they have left us with a wee legacy though.

As the name implies, this K2 Fleece was made for the 1978 British K2 expedition along with several other clothing items as you can see in the advert above. Our good friend Andy MacDonald kindly donated this fleece, apparently a pal of his, Bob Simpson, had left it with Andy as it was too bulky to take with him when he emigrated to Australia – his loss, our gain – thanks guys.

Object Production
Production Place:
York, England
Materials:
50% Acrylic, 50% Polyester
Maker:
Vista
Colour:
red, black & white
Dimensions:
55cm shoulder to shoulder x 87cm collar to hem
Object Condition:
Condition Date Check:
Administration
Accession Number:
1782.2025.1
Creator:
Kathy Tighe
Accession Date:
05/02/2025
ID:
Category:

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