Fiersa Besari Reveals How Dangerous Climbing at the Summit of Carstensz Is, Steep Cliffs to Susceptibility to Hypothermia

Kapanlagi.com - Mountain climbing is often seen as an exciting adventure, but it can sometimes turn into a tragedy. This is what Fiersa Besari recently experienced. The experience at the Summit of Carstensz or Carstensz Pyramid, Papua, became a valuable lesson that was different from the usual.

On February 26, 2025, Fiersa and his group began their journey to the summit, famous for its natural beauty, but unexpectedly, this journey ended in tragedy. In the midst of extreme weather, two climbers, Lilie Wijayanti and Elsa Laksono, lost their lives due to hypothermia.

1. Expressions of Condolences for the Victims

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The man known as a singer and songwriter has uploaded a statement of condolences on his Instagram account regarding the tragedy that befell Mrs. Lilie Wijayanti Poegiono (Mamak Pendaki) and Mrs. Elsa Laksono, who lost their lives during the climb at Carstensz Pyramid, Papua.

Fiersa not only explained that he was part of a team consisting of three people, while Mrs. Lilie and Mrs. Elsa were in a different team of four, but also how dangerous or extreme the climb to Carstensz Pyramid is.

2. Explanation of How Dangerous the Climb at Carstensz Pyramid Is

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Fiersa was unable to be contacted by his family but was successfully rescued and evacuated on March 2, 2025. Through various social media platforms, he shared his deep experience during this dangerous climb. In his social media posts, he created several slides explaining that the summit of Carstensz is not an ordinary climb.

"Perhaps, what friends who are less familiar with the world of climbing do not know, Carstensz Pyramid is different from mountains in Indonesia in general," Fiersa stated.

3. Steep Terrain Requires High Skills

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According to Fiersa, Carstensz Pyramid located in Papua is known for its challenging climbing terrain that cannot be taken lightly. The steep cliffs with a height of about 600 meters, along with a basecamp elevation of 4200 MDPL (meters above sea level) and a peak at 4884 MDPL, present an undeniable challenge.

"The steep cliffs with a height of around 600 meters (basecamp YV 4200 MDPL - Peak Jaya 4884 MDPL) require us to be proficient in using rope equipment for ascending and rappelling as a safety procedure," he explained.

4. Extreme Weather Also Poses a Threat

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Extreme weather is also the main enemy of climbers. At night, it was reported that one of the climbers experienced hypothermia. This situation shows how quickly the weather can change and its impact on the climbers' health.

"As a note, at elevations above 4000 MDPL, especially in bad weather, we really shouldn't stay too long, as we are vulnerable to hypothermia," he continued explaining about the conditions of Carstensz Pyramid.

5. A Reminder Not to Jump to Conclusions

Fiersa Besari also closed the post with advice not to jump to conclusions.

“I hope friends can hold back their thumbs from making assumptions, theories, especially insensitive comments. Use that energy to pray. Give space for the family and relatives of the departed to grieve,” Fiersa requested.

He also expressed deep gratitude to everyone involved in the rescue process and the moral support given to the victims and their families.

(kpl/fbi)