In the Jayawijaya Mountains, Papua, stands the majestic Carstensz Pyramid Peak – Indonesia’s highest crown as well as one of the world’s The Seven Summits. From the top, climbers will discover the mystery of the beauty of the Papuan universe. Amid the silence of the mountains covered with eternal snow, they gaze at the landscape of Papuan land with full of peace.
The journey to the top is not a simple one. The climbers have to penetrate the jungle of Papua which is still dense and holds a charm that is rarely touched. After passing through the forest, a new challenge awaits: climbing a steep limestone wall, facing hailstorms, blizzards and thin air at an altitude of more than 4,800 meters. However, every step paid off when he managed to stand at the top, witnessing a miracle that could not be found in any part of the world.
Carstensz Pyramid is surrounded by a number of other peaks that are no less interesting, including three peaks that are still covered in perpetual snow: Trikora Peak, Meren Peak, and Ngga Pulu. This phenomenon is very rare; only exists in two places in the world, and one of them is in the land of Papua. Unfortunately, global warming has made these glaciers thinner. A number of studies have recorded a significant decline since the early 2000s, making watching this tropical snow an increasingly valuable experience.
The history of Carstensz’s climbing also holds a legendary story. In 1962, Heinrich Harrer, author of Seven Years in Tibet, along with Temple, Kippax, and Huizinga, managed to become the first team to conquer this peak. He captured their adventures in the book I Come from the Stone Age, describing Carstensz as a mysterious mountain hidden behind the jungles of Papua, accessible only to a handful of people due to its harsh political and terrain conditions.
The Carstensz climb demands excellent stamina, technical skills and high discipline. Climbers must master the technique of climbing chalk walls, walking on slippery rocky terrain, and crossing ravines with the Tyrolean Traverse method, which is crossing a gap ±50 meters long with the help of steel ropes and safety equipment. This is a terrain that is only suitable for those who are prepared with mature physical and mental training.
Among the world’s Seven Summits trails, the Carstensz Pyramid is known as one of the most challenging, even rivaling the Andes and Himalayas in its difficulty. However, once the summit is conquered, the sense of victory and excitement that envelops the climber is a priceless gift.
For tourists who want to experience this wonder, Adventure Carstensz is here as a professional climbing operator owned by native Papuan sons and daughters. Since 2008, Adventure Carstensz has successfully brought more than three hundred foreign and domestic climbers to conquer Indonesia’s highest peaks safely and with memorable experiences.
Carstensz isn’t just about mountain climbing; it is a spiritual journey that brings humans together with the majesty of nature, Papuan culture, and themselves. With Adventure Carstensz, every step to the top is a story that will be remembered for a lifetime.