You should have a high level of fitness to be prepared for our long summit day. A regular, strenuous programme should be followed for several months to achieve the level of fitness required. We suggest a programme tailored to mountaineering such as those from Uphill Athlete.
Possibly the most exotic mountaineering location on earth, Carstensz Pyramid in Western Papua is a large limestone escarpment jutting out of the rainforest. Coveted as the highest peak in Australasia, Carstensz Pyramid is the most remote of the Seven Summits.
Whilst travel in this region of the world is often problematic, the rewards of the adventure into this wild corner of the globe are substantial. Unlike any other peak you climb, this expedition will enable you to redefine adventure.
Adventure Consultants has been operating expeditions to Carstensz Pyramid since 1990, climbing the North Face in a long day from Base Camp.
Carstensz appears as a mysterious and relatively unvisited climbing objective, flanked with glaciers and rising like a shark’s fin out of the mist of the jungle.
This expedition has the attributes of a classic rock climb combined with a rare cultural experience. It is a journey of discovery and achievement, and most likely your best chance of experiencing this part of the world and standing on the summit of this exotic peak.
- Equatorial mountaineering adventure
- Exhilarating rock climbing
- Exotic and remote Seven Summits peak
Climbing Ability
Climbing Ability
Advanced
Elevation
Elevation
4,884m/16,023ft
Duration
Duration
11 days
Location
Location
Bali, Indonesia
CARSTENSZ ITINERARY
DAY 1
Arrive in Denpasar, Bali
DAY 2
Day in Bali, gear checks and contingency for lost baggage recovery
Depart for Timika in the evening or early the next morning
DAY 3
Arrive in Timika, Western Papua. Overnight in hotel
DAY 4
Early morning helicopter flight to Carstensz Pyramid Base Camp 4,200m/13,779ft
DAY 5 - 6
Acclimatisation days
DAY 7
Summit climb on Carstensz Pyramid 4,884m/16,023ft
DAY 8
Spare summit day or hike to Glacier near East Carstensz Peak
DAY 9
Fly from Base Camp to Timika
DAY 10
Contingency day for flight delays
DAY 11
Flight back to Denpasar, Bali. Trip ends
Departures and Pricing
Note: Dates are subject to change due to many factors out of our control
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PREPARE
Fitness
Technical Experience
You should be a proficient rock climber, with the ability to climb routes up to Australian Grade 16/US 5.8 in your mountaineering boots. Experience using a jumar will be beneficial, however your guide will instruct you in their use before the climb starts.
Altitude Experience
Prior experience at high altitude is recommended but not mandatory.
Why Adventure Consultants?
Adventure Consultants is renowned for the quality of its service and strategy applied to high altitude expedition climbing. Our reputation is attributed to meticulous planning and experienced logistics coordination. We have a philosophy of investing in every expedition to offer our climbers the best possible chance of success.
We employ strong and specialised Expedition leaders and support staff, whom are some of the most pre-eminent in the industry. We pride ourselves on operating with small teams and the best back-up and support available. This includes nutritious and ample quantities of food, comfortable base camp facilities, reliable communications systems and the necessary medical back up.
Many of our expedition members come to us because they have seen us in action on a previous trip and decide to opt for our level of service and proven experience. Others return because they know we do our very best to make expeditions safe and successful.
Inclusions
This fee includes the following:
- Professional, qualified guides
- Experienced local staff
- Flights from Denpasar (Bali) to Western Papua and return
- Return helicopter flights between Timika and Base Camp
- Excellent food and catering
- Expert logistics
- Regular dispatches for families and friends to follow your expedition
- Comprehensive support from our New Zealand office team
Our Team
DISPATCHES
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