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The Seven Summits - Carstensz Pyramid

A lot of Dutch people in the early 17th century ridiculed the Dutch navigator, Jan Carstensz, when he told the people that he had seen snow-capped mountains on 4 degrees South of the equator. The Carstensz Pyramid lies in the Dugunduguoo, the high mountains of what was formerly known as Dutch New Guinea, the second largest island in the world.

The Pyramid is a long, rocky find and unlike most other summits, Carstensz is a remote peak with difficult access both physically and politically. Although the Carstensz Pyramid is not as demanding as some of the other Seven Summits, it is probably the technically hardest to climb.

This section will outline the Climbing History and some important Approach and Climbing Routes of the Carstensz Pyramid.

	Climbing History Eversince it was discovered in the 17th century, it was only in 1962 when the summit of Carstensz was reached. The team was led by Heinrich Harrer of the Seven Years in Tibet fame. Read that and more about Crstensz' Climbing History in this section.
	Approach and Climbing Routes Before you even attempt to climb the Carstensz, it would be good to familiarize yourself with the different Approaches and Climbing Routes. That way, it would be easier to figure out which is the best path to take. It will save you time and effort. Read on for more information.

The articles above will give you the essential things you need to know about the Carstensz Pyramid. While the information about Approaches and Climbing Routes may be enough for any climber, it would also be good to know about the history that surrounds the mountain. It would help you appreciate your climb and your surroundings more.

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