The line is easily approached from either the Tasmin Saddle or Kelman Huts (however it is a big day so leave early). After skinning up the Darwin Glacier, negotiate the best way through an initial small ice-fall at the base of the route. Once above this, it is straightforward to boot up the face and reach the beautifully situated col between Mt. Darwin and Mt. Annan. Ski back down the same way and out onto the Darwin Glacier. Although the South Face of Mt. Darwin is a very obvious ski line, there was no record of it having been skied prior to 2015 when it was skied by Billy Haas, Adam Fabrikant, Noah Howell and Tom Grant. Such is the nature of New Zealand’s Southern Alps; a lot of world class ski terrain, no lifts and not that many skiers venturing out beyond the very well-known lines.