Carstensz Pyramid, the lowest and least-known of the Seven Summits, attracts an increasing number of those hoping to climb the highest peak of Oceania. At the same time, accidents are also increasing.

Puncak Jaya, or Carstensz Pyramid, recently opened for climbing after a 5-year closure due to unrest in Western Papua. The conflict, between the government of Indonesia and the rebels of the ‘Free ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For the first time in five years, Puncak Jaya, also known as Carstensz Pyramid, opened to international climbers this month for ...

Two elite mountain guiding companies remained patient waiting for Puncak Jaya, or Carstensz Pyramid, to reopen to international foreigners after a 5-year closure due to unrest in Western Papua.