Ken Hutt to make Mount Everest paraglide attempt to raise money for polio awareness
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Ken Hutt, 61, says he took to mountaineering and gliding to fill a void during his retirement.
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A retiree from New South Wales will attempt to become the oldest person to paraglide from near the summit of Mount Everest.
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Ken Hutt will use oxygen during the climb and will be supported by an expedition team of 10 others
The former police rescue officer is using the trip to raise funds for Rotary to help eradicate polio