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I'm reading Chris Bonington's book about the 1970 Annapurna expedition at the moment, and there's a wee bit about Don Whillan's encounter with a yeti, with a photo of Yeti tracks. I think I recall reading somewhere that this was Whillan's winding Bonington up - can anyone shed any light on this?

(Incidentally, the book was bought in the Oxfam bookshop in Otley on Saturday - someone's obviously given away their collection, and there's a good selection of 70s climbing/mountaineering books available).

In reply to tony:

I thought it was a stunt to generate some funding for future trips

I met Don at a school outdoor pursuits club night when I were but a nipper. I remember someone asking him about the Yeti tracks, and he just smiled. I bet if he had met a yeti he'd have 'it 'im...