Cartensz Peak
Cartensz Peak locally
named Puncak Jayawijaya is one of the 7 highest mountains in the world. It is
4,844 m above the sea level and has for centuries attract many adventurers to
reach these eternal equatorial glaciers. This natural phenomenon is very rare
since natural ice does not normally develop along the warm equator.
To climb to the peak
requires special techniques, therefore it only recommended for professional
climbers. There are 3 out of 5 difficulty points. The ascent takes fifth class
rock climbing ability on an extraordinary limestone summit ridge with Tyrolean
Traverse, repelling, and general rope skills. Being the most difficult peaks to
climb in the world and the highest peak between the Andes and the Himalaya,
conquering Cartensz Peak will fill you with triumph and pure exhilaration.
Getting There
Nabire is the closest
town to the climbing route. Nabire is around 176 km from Timika. Climbers
usually gathered in Bali and fly to Timika then continue with local flight to
Nabire. Traveling with experienced tour guides is highly recommended.
A hiking route opened
by Adventure Indonesia has been considered to be the safest and secure route,
which start in at the villages of Ilaga, Boega, Hoya, Tsinga, and on to some
other villages that protect it. Taking this traditional route, hikers or
climbers will spend a wonderful 22 days on foot, interacting with locals,
enjoying the magnificent scenery, experiencing rough muddy trails and swamps,
crossing wooden bridges to finally achieve self satisfaction.
