Carstensz Expedition September 2005
About Carstenz
- Carstenz Pyramid part of Mimika Region, in West Papua Province Republic Of Indonesia
- Carstenz Pyramid is part of Lorenze National Park and Sudirman Range, and side by side with Grassberg Open pit Freeport Inc.
- Carstenz Pyramid is lime stone big wall (Less more 600 meter)
- Carstenz Pyramid condition & Weather is un predictable, it can be 1-3 days raining, snowing, and Cloudy.
- Base Camp to summit track condition is sand, rock, sliding rock, water slide, and sometimes snow.
- Summit ridge (4600 M) lime stone.
- Carstenz Pyramid is Tehnical rock climbing route
RESERVATIONS
To confirm reservations, a 30% deposit of the total price of the expedition is required.
The balance of the price of the expedition may be paid upon arrival in Manado or beforehand.
Written confirmation of your reservation will be sent upon receipt of your deposit.
CANCELLATIONS
In the event that a climber cancel his/her reservation with at least 30 days notice, a credit for the total deposit amount will be maintained for one (1) years. This credit may be applied to future expeditions that we offer. Any cancellations with less than 30 days notice will incur in a forfeit of the deposit.
STANDARD DURATION
- Manado to BaseCamp : 3 days
- Climbing Period : 5 days
- BaseCamp to Manado : 3 days
- In Manado before / after : 2 days
- Contigency day : 1 day
- Total duration : 14 days
STANDARD ITINERARY
| Day 1 |
Reach Manado International Airport / Transfer Hotel |
| Days 2 |
Official Procedure And rest day |
| Days 3 |
Flight to West Papua or Irian Jaya / Transfer Hotel |
| Days 4 |
Official procedure and rest day |
| Days 5 |
Flight to Base Camp by helicopter or with other way to basecamp. |
| Days 6 - 10 |
Climbing Period |
| Days 11 |
Flight back to Papua and rest day |
| Days 12 |
Flight to Manado |
| Days 13 |
Farewell party |
| Days 14 |
Flight To the next destination / End of service. |
CLIMBING PERIOD
| Days 6 |
Acclimatization day and walking surounding BC |
| Days 7 |
Acclimatization day and wakling surounding BC
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| Days 8 |
Rest Day and Summit day Preparing |
| Days 9 |
Summit on Carstenz Pyramid ( 4884 M ) |
| Days 10 |
Summit on Ngapulu or Victory Peak ( 4862M )
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NOTE: SOMETIME ITINERARY & CLIMBING PERIOD, CAN BE CHANGE CAUSE VERY VERY SPECIAL REASON (Weather - Technical Helicopter Problem, Local Condition)
SUMMIT DAY INFORMATION (Carstenz Pyramid Normal Route)
- 24.00 - 00.50 am, wake up & preparing
- 01.00 - 01.50 am, BC to the pitch 1
- 02.00 - 05.30 am, pitch 1, pitch 2, pitch 3, pitch 4 and Traversing
- 05.30 - 07.00 am, traversing to the pitch 5
- 07.00 - 09.00 am, pitch 5 to summit ridge
- 09.00 - 11.00 am, Summit ridge to summit
- 11.00 - 11.30 am, Summit ceremonial
- 11.30 - 15.00 pm, Summit to BC
Note: CimbingTime depending Physical Condition, Individual Skill, climbing tactic, and Total Climber.
NECESSARY EQUIPMENT
Headwear:
1 sun hat (it must shade the eyes and nose). 1 balaclava (wool, polypropylene). 1 wool or fleece hat. 1 pair glacier glasses with side protection (and a spare). 1 neck gaiter.
Upper - Lower body:
1 expedition down parka with hood (-20 F). 1 windproof outer jacket with hood (Gore-tex)
1 poly/fleece jacket. 1 expedition weight polypropylene shirt. 2 lightweight, long sleeve polypropylene shirts. 2 heavy polypropylene long underwear (tops and bottoms). 2 t-shirts for lower elevations. 1 pair wind/rain pants (with side zips). 1 pair fleece pants (side zipper). 1 long cotton pant for trekking (legs zip off to become shorts). 1 nylon shorts
Handwear:
2 pairs liner gloves (poly thin). 1 pair medium weight fleece gloves. 1 pair goretex wind shells for mittens. 1 pair wool or fleece mittens. 1 pair overmitts.
Footwear:
1 pair of trekking boots (Gore-tex) and 1 quality sport shoes . 1 pair of sandals
1 pair insulated super-gaiters. 2-3 pair of wool socks and polypropylene socks. 3 pairs polypropylene, wool or similar socks.
Sleeping Gear: 1 down or synthetic sleeping bag (-20C).
Pack:
High quality back pack approx. 70-80 liters. Day pack for approach hike and summit day. 1 Large duffel bag (7000+cu.in) with lock to be carried to Base Camp.
Climbing Equipment:
Sit Harness, 1 pair Jumar, Descenduer figur of eight, 2 Carabineer Screw Gate & 5 Snap gate, 5 Webbing 1,5 meter, 2 prusik, Climbing Helmet, Head Lamp with 3 alkaline battery sets)
Misc:
Sun screen and lip protection (UV rating of 20 SPF or more). Metal thermos bottle, 1000ml. Toiletry kit. Water bottle. Camera and film. Pocket knife (mid size). Book and walkman to spend time in tent. Simple first aid kit. Pee bottle - 1 qt. capacity, wide mouth. Insect repellant coating for hike in clothes. Passport. Cash. Copies of relevant documents (maps, directions, itinerary, etc... all in plastic bags). Journal with pens. Casual clothes for walking around, going to dinner. Small Indonesia dictionary with travel phrases.
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