Carstensz Pyramid

The Tyrolean traverse

Trip Information:

Location: Papua, Indonesia
Summit Elevation: 16,024 ft. (4884m)
Days: 10
Dates: March 1-10, 2012
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Maximum Group Size: 4 Clients
Cost of Trip: USD $17,000

Helicopter Supported Climb

Trip begins in Jakarta Airport, Indonesia

Trip Description:

Carstensz Pyramid Climbing Expedition
Carstensz Base Camp

Recent Trip Results:

November 2010 - 100% Summit Success: 4 of 4 clients and staff

Carstensz Pyramid, or Puncak Jaya as it is known locally, is located on the island of Papua. It is a mountain of beautifully pocketed limestone that shoots abruptly out of a very dense forest. It is widely considered by the mountaineering community to be the true "Seventh Summit" covering the Australia/Oceania swath of earth for those trying to climb the highest mountain on each continent.

Mountain Professionals last expedition to Carstensz Pyramid was in November of 2010 with 100% summit success. The team reached the summit of the mountain in a relatively short time period with the use of the helicopter access to base camp. We plan to specialize only in running helicopter assisted trips to Carstensz Pyramid to avoid the lengthy trek to base camp. Currently the helicopter access to base camp is on hold, so we are scheduling our next departure out a bit with plans on utilizing this service once it is available again. So please contact us for reserving a spot in anticipation of the shorter program.

Carstensz Pyramid Climbing Expedition
On the summit Carstensz Pyramid is regarded as one of the most technically difficult of the Seven Summits â€“ a wonderful alpine rock climb that includes scrambling on 4th class rock terrain, ascending fixed ropes with the use of an ascender and rappelling skills. Being equatorial, there is little variation in the mean temperature during the year (around 0.5Â°C) and the glaciers on the surrounding peaks fluctuate on seasonal basis only slightly.

We believe in maximizing our chances on the mountain, with conservative acclimatization, high staff to client ratios, including local guides from our logistics partners in Indonesia, and top-notch base camp and in country helicopter services. For many, this is the trip of a lifetimeâ€¦for others it may be the first of many more high altitude adventures to come. Carstensz is considered by most to be the mountain that reigns as the biggest prize in the region and of course the interest of those who would like to climb the highest peak on each of the seven continents.

Our in country logistics partner is one of the adventure tour consultants in Indonesia that hold a special release to operate the Carstensz Pyramid logistics with the expedition program and private charter by helicopter transfer to Base Camp.

We utilize high quality tents, food, climbing gear and recognize the importance of the clients overall experience on and off the mountain. While on Carstensz you will be climbing alongside our professional international mountain guides that maintain high safety standards and will manage the overall expedition expedition flow as well as the local staff.

Carstensz Pyramid Expedition Video:

Carstensz Pyramid Expedition

Projected Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive in Jakarta International airport. We will transfer you to the down town for check in service to our Hotel. Dinner and team briefing.
Day 2: Take a domestic evening flight to Timika in Papua.
Day 3: Arrival in Timika and transport to our hotel for rest and gear check.
Day 4: Timika to Carstensz Pyramid Base Camp via helicopter flight. Move into camp and go on an acclimatization hike
Day 5: Acclimatization hike and rest for summit
Day 6: Summit Day
Day 7: Reserve Summit Day
Day 8: Early morning pickup via helicopter and return to Timika.
Day 9: Return Domestic Flight to Jakarta. Overnight in hotel.
Day 10: Transport to Jakarta Airport for your return international flight.