Everest 1953 expedition leader’s mittens reunited after auction

Mittens worn by British Everest expedition leader Sir John Hunt in 1953 have been reunited 70 years later following a successful auction bid, it has been revealed.

As reported in ATG No 2593, the left-hand cotton mitten owned by Hunt (1910-98)sold for a hammer p…

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