How Adventure Becomes Education, Livelihood, and Leadership Central Papua, Timika - In the highlands of Papua, the mountains are more than dramatic backdrops. They are classrooms, workplaces, and proving grounds for a new generation of local youth learning to turn...
Jakarta - The Indonesian Mountaineering Federation (FMI) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Papua Mountaineering Association (PMA) regarding the governance of the Carstensz Pyramid climb in the Lorentz National Park area, Papua, Saturday (7/2/2026). The signing of the MoU which was held at Journey Coffee, Tebet, South Jakarta,...
Central Papua, Timika - The Carstensz Pyramid guide training program entered its third day with a focus on independent technical practice of ascending and descending. After receiving theoretical instruction and equipment familiarization during the first two days, participants were finally...
The mountains in Papua offer some of the most challenging and remote climbing experiences in Indonesia. From dense rainforests to high alpine terrain, the conditions in Papua are very different from most mountains on other islands. If you plan to climb a...
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 is home to hundreds of indigenous tribes, each with its own traditions, belief systems, and ways of life shaped by geography and history. In this third part, we highlight four more indigenous tribes of Papua: the Moni, Muyu, Sentani,...
From Moss Forests to Alpine Meadows: The Unique Flora of Papua's Mountains The mountains of Papua host one of the most remarkable plant ecosystems in the world, shaped by extreme altitude, high rainfall, and long-term isolation. As elevation increases, the...
Unwritten Knowledge: How Papuan Communities Navigate the Mountain Landscape For generations, indigenous communities in Papua have navigated dense forests, steep ridges, and remote mountain valleys without maps, compasses, or digital devices. Their knowledge of the land is unwritten, passed down...
The Role of Climbing Organizations in Protecting Papua's Mountains In Papua, mountains are more than just scenery or places for adventure. They are areas of life, customary areas, and sensitive habitats that require a special approach rather than just ordinary...
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,...
