Carstensz PyramidAltitude 4,884m/16,023ft » Duration 20 Days » Grade 4A
Australasia's highest mountain - the most mysterious of the continental summits[more]
 Carstensz Pyramid Photo: © Neal Short
IntroductionRising from the dense tropical jungle of West Papua (formerly Irian Jaya) in Indonesia, Carstensz Pyramid is the most elusive of the Seven Summits. Its remoteness, combined with government restrictions and political instability in the region, has meant that few people have climbed it since the first ascent in 1961.Jagged Globe ran its first expedition to Carstensz in 1994. This and other early expeditions reached the mountain through the controversial Freeport Mine, the biggest copper and gold mine in the world. Access through the mine was closed in 2001 and this route in remains illegal. Permits for Carstensz became unavailable between 2002 and 2005, due to local unrest in West Papua. Once restrictions were lifted again, in 2005, we sought a new way of reaching the mountain, opting to fly over the politically sensitive areas. In July 2006, the first Jagged Globe team to attempt Carstensz for five years flew to Jakarta, then onwards to Wamena, where they spent a few days acclimatising at Habema Lake, before flying by helicopter directly into base camp. The team spent five days in base camp and were lucky enough to climb the mountain on the best weather day of their stay... read more
Experience RequiredAlthough it is the lowest of the Seven Summits, it has the most technical climbing on it and participants need to be familiar with basic rock climbing techniques, having climbed Hard Severe/USA 5.6 and be able to jumar a fixed line.This expedition is graded 4A... read more about grades Our Scottish Winter Courses and our Alpine Courses provide good skills preparation for an expedition.
Team CompositionThe expedition leader is supported by local Indonesian guides...read more about leadersThere are 12 places available on each expedition. The 2008 leader is Mac Mackay
Expedition ItineraryDay 1: Fly London to Jakarta via Singapore....read more
Pre-Expedition MeetingPrior to all our expeditions, we host a Pre-Expedition Weekend in North Wales... read more
EquipmentTo join the Carstensz Pyramid expedition you need the following specialist equipment... read moreWe have a comprehensive Equipment Hire Service
InsuranceSpecial travel insurance is available from us which provides a wide range of cover... read more
Additional InformationIf you wish to discuss any aspect of the expedition or your suitability for it, please contact us by telephone:
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