Carstensz Pyramid / Puncak Jaya ( 4884m, 16023ft ) Highest mountain in Indonesia and Oceania / Australasia |
Carstensz
Pyramid ( Puncak Jaya )
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Carstensz
Pyramid /
Puncak Jaya ( 4884m,
16023ft ) in Irian Jaya, Indonesia Puncak Jaya is the highest mountain on the island of New Guinea. It is the highest island peak in the world. |
Carstensz
Pyramid /
Puncak Jaya ( 4884m,
16023ft )
Puncak Jaya is one of the most demanding of the Seven Summits - being considered to have the highest technical rating, although not the greatest physical demands. The standard route is up the north face and along the summit ridge, - all difficult rock climbing. Puncak Jaya is also highly inaccessible requiring a 4 to 5 day, 100km hike to the base camp from Timika, the nearest town with an airport. |
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Pyramid ( Puncak Jaya )
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Sign on Carstensz Pyramid ( Puncak Jaya ) |
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Puncak Jaya )
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Ice Cap on Carstensz Pyramid ( Puncak Jaya ) |
Ice Cap on Carstensz Pyramid ( Puncak Jaya ) |
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