March 19th- April 3rd, 2012
Carstensz Pyramid (16,024 ft, 4,884 m) is the highest peak in the oceanic continent and one of the seven summits. This expedition in West Papua a providence of Indonesia, is possible the most exotic of the seven summits, and a unforgettable adventure even for those not seeking the seven summits. It is located on the island of New Guinea, and is the highest peak between the Himalayas and the Andes, as well as, the highest island peak in the world. This peak was first climbed in 1926 on an expedition led by Heinrich Harrer an Austrian mountaineer.
We begin this trip in Bali, Indonesia a fun place to relax and celebrate on its beautiful beaches. From Bali, we take a commercial flight to Timeka on the West Papuan Island followed by a flight on a twin Otter to Pinapa. Here we will enjoy an evening in the chiefs house and meet our local porters from the Dani tribe for the trip. Some of which still wear the traditional penis gourds. (see photo)
The next five days are spent trekking in through the jungle most of which is above 10,000ft with unique and incredible scenery. On day five we arrive at our base camp situated by a high mountain lake and the 4000ft limestone walls.
Our route ascends the limestone face with the crux moves at 5.6 rock climbing up to the ridge where we will traverse the ridge, using a Tyrollean traverse on a fixed cable at one point, then continuing on snow and mixed terrain to the summit.
From the summit we can see the Freeport mine one of the world’s largest producers of gold and copper with private roads reaching very near. Though these roads are off limits to all but those who work there.
The morning after our summit we retrace our tracks back to Pinapa, continuing to Bali the next morning.
Price: $15,500
includes:
one night before and after trip in hotel in Bali, from Bali - Timika - Illaga roundtrip tickets and lodging, food on expedition, international mountain guide and liability insurance, local porters and cooks, and group gear
does not include:
extra nights in Bali, tickets to Bali, personal gear, food and incidentals in Bali, travel insurance, international rescue insurance, and gratuities for guides and staff
Day 1: Arrive in Bali, gear check
Day 2: Fly to Timeka, stay in hotel
Day 3: Fly to Illaga, hike 30 min. to chiefs house in Pinapa for greeting and dinner
Day 4-8: trek each day 6-8 hr including river crossings, muddy trails, rain, and spectacular scenery. On the fifth day in we will arrive at base camp.
Day 9: Summit day includes rock climbing, a traverse across snow on the summit ridge, and a tyrollean traverse
Day 10-13: Trek out in 4 days back to Pinapa
Day 14: Fly to Illaga and then to Bali
