Summit Col Route

Climb the slopes right (west) of the Crater Face, to reach the col
immediately west of Tahurangi. Although this is a popular route to the
summit, these slopes become very slushy and unstable in sunny conditions:
avalanche-prone and not at all pleasant. There are much better alternatives.
From the col, the easiest route heads out across southwest slopes to the
south ridge, then back to the summit, although climbing the top of the West
Ridge is better.