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Climber Boyan Petrov will once again try to conquer Gasherbrum II

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The most successful Bulgarian mountaineer Boyan Petrov will make a new attempt to climb the Gasherbrum II peak after having to give up in 2009 just 40 meters below the goal because of lack of rope and partner. Petrov starts his new expedition on June 11, accompanied by Slavi Nestorov. The two climbers plan to reach the base camp on June 21.



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