Cho Oyu, 1979. Mischa Saleki from Iran illegally soloed Cho Oyu. After crossing the border into Tibet over the Nangpa La (18,750 feet), he made his Base Camp on September 20. His high camp was at 23,300 feet on the Austrian 1954 route on the west ridge. He climbed to the top (26,750 feet) on October 10, 1979. After his descent he was taken into custody by the Chinese. (Noted in Iwa To Yuki N° 74.)