On April 16 a Czech climber Martin Minarik reached the summit of 8200 m Cho Oju. His expedition contains only him and his Sherpa cook.

It is the first ascent of the 8000 m. summit this spring season. In the following days he intends to go to Everest. 

According to Lezec.cz sourcing
http://www.mounteverest.net/story/ChoOyusummitupdate-MartinMinarikNoemotionsexceptconstantfearApr182005.shtml