Every day in Bulgarian history holds a story worth remembering. In this recurring series, On This Day in Bulgaria, we look back at notable events, decisions, and milestones that happened on this date across the country’s history.
July 22, 2017 — A Bulgarian Mountaineering Milestone
Bulgarian mountaineer Boyan Petrov summited Gasherbrum II (8,035 m) in Pakistan, becoming the first Bulgarian to scale nine of the world’s eight-thousander peaks. Petrov was a celebrated figure in high-altitude climbing until he went missing in May 2018 while attempting Shishapangma.
Explore more of Bulgaria’s story on Bronicable, including our Bulgaria From Above series and our guides to the best of Bulgaria.
