Wednesday, January 25, 2017

PUNCAK JAYA WIJAYA IRIAN JAYA

Puncak Jayawijaya or commonly referred to Carstensz is the only mountain peak in Indonesia, which has the eternal snow. This peak rises more than 5,000 meters above sea level. Even more proud again is Mount Jayawijaya into the list of the Seven Summits, or seven mountains with the highest peak in the world.

Jayawijaya peak was first conquered by a Dutch explorer named Hendrik Albert Lorentz in 1909. Lorentz managed to climb the snowy peaks along with six Dayak Kenyah who recruits in Kalimantan. After the successful ascent, starting many climbers who follow in the footsteps Lorentz to conquer Puncak Jayawijaya. Hmm, are you next climbers who had conquered the Carstensz?