The peak of the Carstensz Pyramid, with a row of other surrounding peaks. A symbol of pride for Papua and the world The summit of “Carstensz Pyramid” is geographically located within the Oceania-Australasia continental zone on the island of Papua,…
Stories of Papuan climbers beyond Carstensz In the highlands of Papua, mountains are not distant dreams. They are part of daily life. Children grow up walking steep forest trails, crossing rivers, and breathing thin air at elevations that would challenge…
“PMA practices the concept of Sustainable and Regenerative Tourism” Central Papua, Timika — Spectacular natural views, as if “the Garden of Eden also exists in the land of Cenderawasih, ”in the alpine zone transition area on the Carstenzs Pyramid hiking…
Central Papua, Timika – Papua’s mountains are among the most dramatic and demanding landscapes on Earth. From the jagged limestone towers of Carstensz Pyramid to the dense rainforest approaches and unpredictable alpine storms of the Sudirman Range, these peaks offer…
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 – Federasi Mountaineering Indonesia (FMI) resmi menandatangani Nota Kesepahaman (MoU) dengan Papua Mountaineering Association (PMA) terkait tata kelola pendakian Carstensz Pyramid di kawasan Taman Nasional Lorentz, Papua, Sabtu (7/2/2026). Penandatanganan MoU yang digelar di Journey Coffee, Tebet, Jakarta Selatan,…
Ugimba, Central Papua — Behind the majestic Carstensz Pyramid, shrouded in mist and eternal snow, lies a story of human resilience and local wisdom that is rarely brought to light. The journey to the roof of Indonesia is not only…
Central Papua, Timika — Every climber aiming to reach the summit of Carstensz Pyramid, whether approaching via overland routes or by helicopter, is required to spend at least one night at base camp before attempting the summit. This stage is…
Central Papua, Timika — After completing the full series of technical training as prospective Carstensz Pyramid climbing guides, the guide trainees underwent a Medical Check-Up (MCU) as a critical final stage before being declared ready to operate in the extreme…
Central Papua, Timika — The Carstensz Pyramid guide training program has once again entered one of its most crucial stages: class evaluation and hands-on practice in ropework, anchor systems, and reinforcement of basic Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). Conducted at…
