Mountain Guide Certification: Why It Should Be Obtained Through an Official Mountaineering Association Becoming a mountain guide is not merely about leading climbers to the summit. It is a profession that demands high competence, sufficient experience, and a strong commitment…
Mountain climbing has now become an important component of the adventure tourism trend around the world. In recent years, interest in this activity has surged significantly, in line with advances in climbing technology and increased visitor awareness of the authenticity…
Why Not All Climbing Routes Need to Be Open to the Public As more and more people become interested in hiking, there is a perception that every mountain and trail should be accessible to the public without restriction. However, in…
Why Climbing in Papua Cannot Be Compared to Other Mountains in Indonesia? In Indonesia, mountain climbing is often considered a trekking activity: walking along trails, setting up tents, and then reaching the summit. However, this view changes when one sets…
Baliem Valley: The ever-living cultural center of the Papua mountains Amidst the magnificent panorama of the Jayawijaya Mountains lies a valley that seems isolated from the hustle and bustle of the modern world. This valley is called the Baliem Valley,…
Carstensz Pyramid, Indonesia’s highest peak located in the Jayawijaya Mountains, always offers unique stories along each of its trails. One of the most iconic parts for climbers is the Tyrolean Traverse, a path across a ravine supported only by steel…
Fog in Carstensz: A Mystery that Greets Climbers At the peak of the Jayawijaya Mountains, there is one “guest” who often arrives uninvited: the Carstensz fog. It comes suddenly, without warning, floating slowly but surely, then enveloping the entire panorama.…
Using the Leave No Trace Principle to Preserve Nature While Mountain Climbing One of the most enjoyable outdoor activities is mountain climbing. We can enjoy beautiful scenery, fresh air, and a feeling of closeness to nature. However, careless climbers often…
Hiking, Trekking, and Mountaineering: Know the Differences For nature lovers, the terms hiking, trekking, and mountaineering may be familiar. However, although they sound similar, these three terms actually have different meanings and levels of difficulty. Let’s discuss them one by…
Sugapa: The Exotic Gateway to Carstensz Sugapa – Papua is vast and rich in destinations, from Jayapura and Merauke to Nabire. But there is one name that is rarely heard yet very important in the world of mountaineering: Sugapa, a…
