North Col of Mount Everest – a Hotel in Ice

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The North Col is the first camp climbers reach if they climb Everest from the North side. Many tents are ready – build by Sherpas – for the climbers that go up there for acclimatization or the final attempt.

From this point at approximately 7.000 metres above sea level, climbers ascend the NorthRidge to reach a series of progressively higher camps along the North Face of Everest. The North Col connects Mount Everest and Changtse in Tibet. It forms the head of the East Rongbuk Glacier.

This painting is part of the set Landmarks of Everest – routes on the mountain shown as paintings. Click here for more!