Carstensz Pyramid, one of the least climbed peaks in the “7 Summits” is a formidable objective located in Papua, Indonesia. Our expedition begins in the beautiful island of Bali, where we fly to Timika then Sugapa to begin the fly to base camp. Our high end logistics, local staff, and mountain guide ensure you are well taken care of throughout the expedition. The mountain is limestone that rises from the thick forest below, jutting to just over 16,000′. This rock climb requires basic rock climbing ability to ascents mostly 5th class terrain on fixed ropes.
Note From Garrett: I am very excited to lead this trip to Carstensz Pyramid in autumn of 2018! This expedition will be a “fly in and fly out” as current circumstances in Western Papua necessitate air transport. Our recent expedition to Carstensz utilized air transport and was very successful: http://madisonmountaineering.com/dispatches/carstensz/carstensz2015/. I look forward to repeating this success and safety with you on this adventure!
Helicopters:
Using helicopters to fly in and out allows us the best chance for an overall successful expedition, reaching the summit and returning safely. Recent logistical difficulties have resulted in some climbers not reaching the mountain, as well as detainment by tribesman and the security company overseeing the mining operation adjacent to the mountain. Until the last few years, trekking was the normal way to access the peak, with heavy reliance on local Dani Tribesman. Helicopter transport in general reduces the amount of variables in reaching our destination. Utilizing the helicopter also reduces the chance of contracting an illness while trekking, avoids the local politics, and offers easy and reliable evacuation.
Day 1: Arrive in Bali. Transfer to our hotel. Expedition orientation & equipment check.
Day 2: Day tour around Bali, obtain expedition permits and ensure all baggage has arrived.
Day 3: Early morning flight to Timika. Arrive at hotel in Timika, final organization of personal equipment, review climb itinerary.
Day 4: Flight To Carstensz Pyramid Base Camp, the Yellow Valley. Rest and acclimatization in the afternoon, review of ropes, knots and technical climbing.
Day 5: Today we go on a short hike for acclimatization, final review of climb, then return to sleep at base camp.
Day 6: Summit Day! We awake early for an ‘Alpine Start’ and depart base camp in the pre dawn hours for our ascent of the peak.
Day 7: Helicopter flight from Carstensz Pyramid base camp and arrive Timika. We either stay in our hotel or connect to Bali if possible.
Days 8-9: Extra days in case of bad weather, etc.
Day 10: Flight To Bali, stay in hotel, extra day in Bali
Day 11: Depart Bali for home!
- $26,500
- $26,500
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