Rohan Everest 25

In 1953, the explorer from New Zealand Sir Edmund Hillary and his climbing partner Tenzing Norgay achieved the impossible by reaching the top of the world’s highest peak Everest on 29th May 1953.

“we didn’t know if it was humanly possible to reach the top of Mt. Everest”
Sir Edmund Hillary

In 1978 Rohan, in recognition of the then 25th Anniversary of this fantastic achievement produced a very interesting garment the Rohan Everest 25.
This was a limited edition garment only 500 were produced. Each one sold with their very own certificate of authenticity and each jacket was individually numbered 1 to 500.

The Everest 25 had an outer of Ventile cotton and was lined with a wool pile. If you have time read the history of Ventile its interesting. The jacket, which was made in Blackburn, had pivot sleeves, four front pockets and a game bag rear pocket. The outer shell was very similar to the very first Pampas Jacket. The whole garment was treble sewn. Rohan was very proud of this garment. At the time it represented the best of the best with regard to fabric and zips. It also represented the best of the best with regard to its Eco credentials.

Do you have one, can we find one, are there any still in use?

It would be great if we found one with the original certificate.

A real collectors item!

I am sure Rohan Keswick would be interested in an Everest 25 to display with the Rohan Originals collection in the Keswick shop.

Photo taken by John Cleare for the 1978 Rohan Catalogue

Tags 25th Anniversary Fibre pile Organic cotton Outdoor Clothing Rohan Everest Sarah Howcroft Sir Edmund Hillary Tenzing Norgay Ventile cotton