Sebastopol Ridge

This climb makes an enjoyable long day trip in summer when combined with a descent via Mueller Hut and Sealy Tarns.
Take the track to the Red Tarns, climb on an ascending sidle to the ridge south of the Sebastopol summit, and then follow the ridge crest south. There are three options at the top:

• Climb diagonally left across the snow slope above Sawyer Stream to gain the edge of the Annette Plateau about 300m south of Mt Annette. Make sure you assess avalanche conditions first (II, 2).
• Climb the final 150m high rock step at the top of the ridge directly (crux grade 8, II, 2+). * Climb the steep slope of snow (rock in late summer) on the right to reach the Annette Plateau north of Mt Annette (II, 2+).
  The latter two options ‘are easier than they look from a distance, but offer a good opportunity to practice belaying in a spot where a rope is a genuine comfort' (Bruce Jenkinson).