A col connects two peaks, useful when discussing hiking and geography. The trail led us right through the col before ascending the next peak.
Pro Tip 2/3
Not Always Passable
Cols can be treacherous or impassable depending on weather and terrain conditions. Heavy snow made the col impassable, delaying our expedition.
Pro Tip 3/3
Geographic Specificity
The term 'col' might be unfamiliar in regions without prominent mountainous terrain. Our guide in the mountains explained what a col was, as we don't have them back home.