Carstensz Pyramid
The "8th Seven Summit", situated in Papua, the Eastern-most
province of Indonesia. Carstenz Pyramid is 16,023ft (4885m) high.
Photo courtesy of Jamie Clarke.
After successfully completing the Seven Summits (Kosiuszko version),
Meagan has become the first Canadian woman to climb the Carstenz Pyramid version
of the Seven Summits, and she is the only Canadian woman to have completed
both versions of the Seven Summits:
Kosiuszko and Carstenz Pyramid versions. In December 2007, she got all the way to Jakarta, but upon arrival, a bit of unrest
in the region forced Meagan and her climbing partner to halt the expedtion.
Not one to give up so easily, Meagan returned to Indonesia in late December,
and this time managed to fly to the island of Papua. After a wait in
Nabire, she and the team she was part of made it to Carstenz Pyramid Base Camp.
Carstenz Pyramid requires a bit of technical climbing knowledge. In addition, the cool
wet weather can be challenging if you're not ready for it. On 6 January 2008, 0810hrs - Meagan
and her guide, Denny, summitted Carstenz Pyramid. This was her guide's 35th summit!
Two of her teammates also summited!Completion of both versions of the Seven Summits
will now enable Meagan to focus on her true love - extremely high-altitude mountaineering.
Stay tuned for more news on her future climbing adventures!
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