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	Topics South Col Topic Home The South Col usually refers to the southern colMountain pass In a range of hills, or especially of mountains, a pass is a lower point that allows easier access through the range.... between Mount EverestMount Everest Mount Everest is the highest point on Earth, as measured by the height of its summit above sea level.... and LhotseLhotse Lhotse is the fourth highest mountain on Earth and is connected to Mount Everest via the South Col.... , the first and fourth highest mountains in the world. When climbers attempt to climb Everest from the southeast ridge in NepalNepal Nepal, officially Kingdom of Nepal, is a landlocked Himalayan country in South Asia, bordered by the People's Republic... , their final camp (usually camp IV) is situated on the South Col. The South Col is typically ravaged by high winds, leaving it free of significant snow accumulation. Once on the South Col, climbers have entered the death zoneDeath zone The death zone is a term that refers to high altitudes, encountered by mountain climbers, where the amount of oxygen present... . Climbers typically only have a maximum of two or three days they can endure at this altitude for making summit bids. Clear weather and low winds are critical factors in deciding whether to make a summit attempt. If weather does not cooperate within these short few days, climbers are forced to descend, many all the way back down to Base Camp. Climbers rarely get a second chance to return to the South Col in a specific expedition. Most climbers will begin using supplemental oxygen once they reach the South Col. Altitude sicknessAltitude sickness Altitude sickness, also known as acute mountain sickness or altitude illness is a pathological condition that is... is a significant threat at this elevation and can easily prove fatal. See also LhotseLhotse Lhotse is the fourth highest mountain on Earth and is connected to Mount Everest via the South Col.... North ColNorth Col The North Col refers to the pass or col connecting Mount Everest and Changtse in Tibet.... Kangshung Face, Mount EverestKangshung Face, Mount Everest The Kangshung Face, is the East Face of Mount Everest, located upon the side of the mountain that lies in Tibet....