October 17, 2018

Carstensz Pyramid from Yellow Valley Base Camp (Greg Vernovage)

We received word that one more flight got into Yellow Valley yesterday morning. IMG Senior Guides Jonathan Schrock and Austin Shannon checked in last night to let us know that the window for flying was small yesterday and another group of climbers made it to Yellow Valley. Progress is key!

The logistics and weather are an ever present hurdle for our expedition to Carstensz Pyramid. Having a great team of local guides and support along with two of the best high altitude Guides from IMG makes everything run just a little smoother. Jonathan is at Yellow Valley with some of the team and Austin is bringing up the tail end with our last climbers. The team knows going in that staying flexible and patient is essential. Weather is something we are constantly watching during a Carstensz Expedition. When the weather comes, it is time for the team to practice that patience and flexibility. These are two things that we talk about long before the expedition… of course, putting them into practice when we need to is always challenging.

We are looking forward to hearing from the team today and getting the last flight into Yellow Valley. Then it is time to start climbing Carstensz Pyramid!

Greg Vernovage

October 16, 2018

IMG Senior Guides Jonathan Schrock and Austin Shannon checked in last night with good news.  The Team was up early to check the weather for helicopter flights to Yellow Valley.  We quickly got word that it was clear at Base Camp and we should be ready to fly.  First in was Jonathan and Brury, one of our local guides.  They took our gear to Base Camp with them.  We were fortunate to get a second flight in before the clouds dropped in at Base Camp.  Two flights in and two flights to go!  Austin will be ready to fly in the morning.

We have a great guide team working together on our Carstensz Pyramid Climb!

Greg Vernovage

October 15, 2018

IMG Guide Jonathan Schrock checked in after a busy day in Timika.  The team arrived on schedule to Timika with all of their bags!  After checking in at the hotel, the team finalized immigration paperwork and enjoyed some sun.  The team is set and ready to fly!  Now all we need is some good weather and the helicopter.  Jonathan and Austin will be up early looking at the weather and talking with the pilots about heading into the Carstensz.

Greg Vernovage