October 21, 2016

Yellow Valley (13,700 ft) with Carstensz Pyramid upper left (Rob Seely)

The Carstensz Pyramid Team is on the move today.  The Team is up early and will be trekking to Base Camp in Yellow Valley (13,700 ft / 4,175 m).  This is a fun trek that takes us over the wall and across the plateau, then through New Zealand Pass.  This trek includes our Team wearing the famous mud boots that this trip is known for.  The different plants that grow along the way turn to beautiful rock with different lakes to walk beside on the way.  The final hill into Yellow Valley is a good push but the reward of Carstensz Pyramid at the end of the day makes it all well worth it!

Greg Vernovage

October 20, 2016

The Carstensz Pyramid Team stayed on schedule this morning with an early breakfast, followed by an acclimatization hike to the top of the wall.  The trekking route takes the Team up the very cool looking ribbed rock and over the ridge where the lake is.  From here, the Team treks counter clockwise around the lake and through some jungle area before popping out on the wall.  Getting a dry run at the wall is a great way to acclimatize and prepare for tomorrow when they will have heavier packs and move into Carstensz Base Camp.  A little afternoon rain as expected, tomorrow they move into Base Camp and improving weather forecasts!

Greg Vernovage

October 19, 2016

The Carstensz Pyramid Team is now all together at Nasidome Camp (12,200 ft / 3,718 m).  We have found that flying into this camp is much more reasonable than flying directly to Base Camp.  The plan for today is to get settled in and take a short hike to the lake, about 20 minutes away.  Tomorrow will be a great day for the Team, they will get a good acclimatization hike in to the top of the wall.  The Carstensz Pyramid Expedition is underway!

Greg Vernovage