It is possible to reach Seal Col (1911m), between the Dart and Joe valleys, by crossing the Dart on the bridge near Daleys Flat Hut and ascending the spur on the true left of the Margaret Burn (bush, tussock, easy snow). The peak (P2073) to the west of Seal Col can also be reached on easy snow.
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| a | Road to bridge near Daleys Hut | 5h | 5h | Good track | |
| b | Bush line (1120m) | 4h | 9h | Boulders, then bush | |
| c | Seal Col (1911m) | 4h | 13h | MN p126 | Tussock, then snow |
| d | Down and out | 11h | 24h | Snow, bush, boulders, track | |
| MN = Moir's Guide North (available from DOC). | |||||
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| Dart valley | Bridge | Bush | Down Dart |
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| Morning | Johansen Pk | Up Dart | Johansen Pk |
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| Fog | Margaret Glacier | Camp | Across Dart |
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