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The North Col (Chinese: 北坳; pinyin: Běi Ào; Tibetan: Chang La) refers to the sharp-edged pass carved by glaciers in the ridge connecting Mount Everest and Changtse in Tibet. It forms the head of the East Rongbuk Glacier.When climbers attempt to climb Everest via the North ridge (Tibet) the first camp on the mountain itself (traditional Camp IV modern Camp I) is established on the North Col.
