Expedition Journal

Carstensz Pyramid is a rock climb on fixed ropes at altitude, not just a long hike. Here is a general overview of the fitness, rope skills, altitude awareness, preparation time and insurance to think about before you book.

Yellow Valley Base Camp is your home on the mountain and the last departure point for the Carstensz summit. Here is a general picture of what life there involves.

Pelinus Beanal and Elias Beanal of PT. Wisata Puncak Nemangkawi (PT. WPN) have reached the summit of Puncak Nemangkawi, Indonesia’s highest peak at 4,884 metres above sea level.

Yayasan Wisatari Alam Papua (YWAP) has presented certificates to dozens of Indigenous community members living around the Jayawijaya Mountains, giving them formal standing to accompany climbers to Puncak Carstensz.

Yayasan Wisatari Alam Papua held a group discussion forum on climbing tourism at Puncak Nemangkawi (Carstensz Pyramid) and presented professional certificates to local mountain guides.

The snow-capped Jayawijaya Mountains in Papua are one of Indonesia’s extraordinary natural wonders, drawing climbers and explorers from all over the world.

Yayasan Wisatari Alam Papua (YWAP) has been formally established in Mimika to preserve the arts, culture and traditions of the Amungme people, with PT Wisata Puncak Nemangkawi introduced as the operational entity for its tourism activities.

Araminus Omaleng, a member of Commission II of the Central Papua Provincial House of Representatives, has voiced full support for training and certifying local Indigenous youth as mountain guides in Mimika.