“On Everest there is no death, only merging with the dream.”

This is what mountaineer Ludmil Yankov says about the fate of Hristo Prodanov. Izzo, as his relatives call him, remains in world history as the first person to reach Everest in the harsh conditions of the month of April. No one before him had overcome without oxygen the most difficult western slope, also known as the Cruel Way.

Dimitar Dimitrov’s book is not just another biography of the famous Bulgarian alpinist, although it is the only up-to-date publication on the subject.

In “On the way to the top”, the reader can follow the difficult life fate of Prodanov – from the dilapidated native house in Karlovo to the pearl of the Himalayan crown.

The interviews conducted by the author with relatives and colleagues of Hristo Prodanov reveal new testimonies about his personal and professional path.

“On the way to the top” is a book about dignity and morality, courage and sacrifice, persistence and strong will. Qualities that are important not only in mountaineering, but also in the life of every person.

Language – Bulgarian