Annapurna
Vegan Mountaineer Skatov Also Ascends Annapurna
Atanas Skatov has become the second Bulgarian in 24 hours to climb Annapurna, known as the world's most dangerous mount.
Skatov has reached the summit in a group of 30 (16 Nepali and 14 foreign nationals), according to the Altitude Pakistan blog which cites officials in Kathmandu.
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Bulgaria's Boyan Petrov Climbs World's Deadliest Peak
Bulgarian mountarineer Boyan Petrov has successfully set foot on Annapaurna, the tenth-highest peak.
Annapurna, 8901 m, is known as the world's deadliest mountain.
Petrov has already given Annapurna an unsuccessful try.
His last attempt at conquerng Annapurna had to be postponed due to severe weather conditions.
Two Bulgarian Mountaineers to Attempt Ascent of World's Tenth Highest Peak
Bulgarian mountaineers Boyan Petrov and Atanas Skatov will be in the same expedition which will attempt to ascend the tenth highest peak in the world - Annapurna in the Himalayas.
Rising at an altitude of 8091 metres, Annapurna is considered as one of the deadliest eight thousanders to climb, with roughly every third attempt resulting in fatality.
UPDATE-No Bulgarian Trekkers Missing in Nepal Mountains
No Bulgarian trekkers are missing in Nepal's northern mountains where blizzards and avalanches killed at least 29 people two days ago, a Bulgarian trekking tour organizer has said.
Evgeniy Dinchev told BNR radio station on Friday the Bulgarian hikers are safe and sound and will return to Sofia on Saturday.