South Ridge Direct

This jaw-dropping skyline ridge is clearly visible from Aoraki Mt Cook village and deserves more attention as it provides an exhilaratingly exposed and challenging climb, staying on the crest all the way.
From the gap between Brunner and Sefton ascend a prominent rock step (crux) and head on up a blocky rock ridge and then a snow arête to reach Pt 3048m. Descend to a small col, climb a steep rock buttress, follow another snow arête, and up a final small rock step to the south summit and main summit.
It has been climbed only once, from Harpers Rock via Mt Stephen and Mt Brunner. The ridge could be reached from the Mueller Glacier via Brunner Col.