The Carstensz Pyramid Experience: From Basecamp to Summit The Carstensz Pyramid is not an easily accessible mountain. Standing as a limestone wall sculpted by time, weather, and altitude, it rises dramatically from the center of Papua's Jayawijaya Mountains. Carstensz is...
Saurauia: The Quiet Flora Sustaining Life in the Carstensz Highlands Beyond the enormous alpine savannas of the Jayawijaya Mountains and the limestone cliffs of the Carstensz Pyramid, life endures in subtle and often overlooked forms. Saurauia, a tiny, white-flowering plant...
Papua's Giant Fern Forests: Living Relics of the Highlands There are landscapes in Papua's highlands that transport visitors back to the planet's early eras. A landscape that seems both ancient and unspoiled is created by tall enormous ferns rising from...
The Extreme Topography of Carstensz Pyramid: Understanding Indonesia's Highest Vertical Walls Carstensz Pyramid or Puncak Jaya rises to 4,884 meters above the sea and stands as the tallest peak in Indonesia. Located in the Sudirman Range of Central Papua, it...
Carstensz Expedition: When Adventure Meets Papuan Culture Exploring Carstensz Pyramid is not only about conquering one of the Seven Summits, it is also a journey into the heart of Papua, where rich indigenous cultures shape every step of the expedition....
Papua Between the Wallace and Weber Lines: Its Impact on Faunal Diversity Papua is one of the most biologically rich regions in the world, and its extraordinary wildlife diversity is closely linked to its geographical position. Located in eastern Indonesia,...
Dingiso: The Tree Kangaroo of Papua's Highlands High in the misty mountains of Papua lives a unique and elusive animal known as the dingiso. Scientifically classified as Dendrolagus mbaiso, the dingiso is a species of tree kangaroo found only in...
The extreme roof of Papua, yet still offering quiet beauty The Carstensz Mountains in Papua are not only known as home to Carstensz Pyramid, Indonesia's highest peak, but also contain a landscape of natural lakes formed in the extreme environment of...
The Resilience and Uniqueness of Carstensz Flora The Carstensz Mountains in Papua are one of the most unique areas of biodiversity in Indonesia. Located in the high tropical mountain range, Carstensz presents extreme environmental conditions, ranging from high rainfall and...
Flora and Fauna of the Carstensz Region The environment surrounding the Carstensz Pyramid is one of the most biologically unusual landscapes on Earth. Rising abruptly from lowland tropical rainforest to alpine limestone ridges, the Carstensz region compresses ecosystems that are normally...
