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Hristo ProdanovHristo Prodanov (February 24 1943 - April 20 1984) was a Bulgarian mountaineer. He was the first Bulgarian to climb Mount Everest but died on the way back. Prodanov was still a student when he became involved in mountaineering. He began work as a metallurgical engineer in "Kremikovtsi" in 1976. Prodanov had his first 7000m ascent on August 6 1967 when he climbed Lenin Peak. He had previously climbed several peaks in the Alps. His major successes were related to Hindu Kush (1976) and Lhotse. In 1981, he was the first Bulgarian to climb Lhotse without the use of supplementary oxygen. Climbs 8000m ascents 7000m ascents Awards Prodanov received several awards, including: Prodanov, Hristo Prodanov, Hristo Prodanov, Hristo Prodanov, Hristo
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