Carstensz

Carstensz Pyramid or Mt. Newang Kawi (local name of the mountain) is the highest mountain in Australia and Oceania and it’s an amazing mountain – one of the famous Seven summits project. Carstensz Pyramid is situated in West Papua. It lies in New Guinea – the world’s second largest island. The Carstensz glacier has retreated 1,446 feet in the last twenty five years. The Meren glacier retreated even further (2,384 feet). Yet the melting of these giant ice tongues gives “ birth” to those beautiful turquoise colored lakes – Morrow – admired so much. Furthermore, it is the spring of life for many species in the jungle below.The name Carstensz Mountain is actually not quite appropriate. In fact The Carstensz Pyramid is a part of Sudirman Range same with Nggapulu Peak (4,862 meter), the Sunday or Sudirman Peak (4,870 meter) and the East Carstensz Top (4,775 meter). There are other peaks in the region, all above 4,600 meters, which form the Jayawijaya range. Jan Cartensz, The Dutch sailor, has seen both ranges and he had discovered the middle peaks of third largest island in the world.We are guiding visitors to climb Mt. Carstensz from the North Face (normal route). The normal route of ascent is following the line pioneered by Heinrich Harrer in 1962. Many other routes to go up to Carstensz appeared recently, but the Harrer’s route is the most popular and the most straightforward way. It contains sections of technical rock climbing with one pitch of 5.7 – 5.9 which is led by the leader and fixed with a “Tyrolean” rope traverse.Mountain system, country – Sudirman range, IndonesiaSeason – all year roundDates, duration – 23 daysDifficulty of the route – moderatePossible training climbs: Cotopaxi, Island peak, Mera peak.

Carsten climb is a good preparation for Elbrus, Kilimanjaro, Chimborazo.

Coordinates: S 04°04.733 – E 137°09.572

Itinerary of climb Carstensz Pyramide by classical route.

Day 1. Joining at Bali or Jakarta. Going to Timika City and stay over night

Day 2 – 3. Going to Sugapa / Ilaga

Day 4. Porter arrangement

Day 5. Start trekking to base camp (5 – 7 days)

Day 10. Arriving at base camp

Day 11. Rest

Day 12. Climbing Snow Mountain in Equator Line,Mt. Nggapulu

Day 13. Climb Mt Carstensz Pyramid

Day 14 -15. Spare day

Day 16. Trekking to Ilaga/Sugapa Village (6 days of trekking)

Day 21. Arriving at Ilaga or Sugapa village

Day 22. Going to Timika City and stay overnight

Day 23. Flying to Jakarta or Bali

We provide one skillfull and experience guide for every 5 team members. For 6-10 members, we provide 2 (two) experience guides.

Included in the price:

All local transportation in Papua and all access to base camp by helicopter.
Hotel at all city in Papuaas stated in the above (included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Free baggage for local flight (max 20 kgs/pax).
Porter to carry all climbers equipments.
Royalty fees and all permits from Indonesian Goverment.
Climbing gears (rope, sling, carabiner, chock Friend).
All camping facilities and meal during the expedition
All transport to and from Mt. Carstensz Pyramid
Climbing guide and cook team.
Tent

Not Included in the price: