News from the Nemangkawi community, our team’s climbs and practical guides to prepare for Carstensz.
Carstensz Pyramid is a rock climb on fixed ropes at altitude, not just a long hike. Here is a general overview of the fitness, rope skills, altitude awareness, preparation time and insurance to think about before you book.
Read moreThere are two ways to reach Yellow Valley Base Camp for a Carstensz Pyramid climb: on foot from Tsinga village, or by helicopter from Timika. Here is how the options compare.
Read moreYellow Valley Base Camp is your home on the mountain and the last departure point for the Carstensz summit. Here is a general picture of what life there involves.
Read morePelinus Beanal and Elias Beanal of PT. Wisata Puncak Nemangkawi (PT. WPN) have reached the summit of Puncak Nemangkawi, Indonesia’s highest peak at 4,884 metres above sea level.
Read moreYayasan Wisatari Alam Papua (YWAP) has presented certificates to dozens of Indigenous community members living around the Jayawijaya Mountains, giving them formal standing to accompany climbers to Puncak Carstensz.
Read moreYayasan Wisatari Alam Papua held a group discussion forum on climbing tourism at Puncak Nemangkawi (Carstensz Pyramid) and presented professional certificates to local mountain guides.
Read moreThe snow-capped Jayawijaya Mountains in Papua are one of Indonesia’s extraordinary natural wonders, drawing climbers and explorers from all over the world.
Read moreYayasan Wisatari Alam Papua (YWAP) has been formally established in Mimika to preserve the arts, culture and traditions of the Amungme people, with PT Wisata Puncak Nemangkawi introduced as the operational entity for its tourism activities.
Read moreAraminus Omaleng, a member of Commission II of the Central Papua Provincial House of Representatives, has voiced full support for training and certifying local Indigenous youth as mountain guides in Mimika.
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