(C or Ld,B,L,D) Mt. Ancient volcanic plugs form its two summits, with the central peak the highest and an east peak about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) away at 4,300 m (14,108 ft). [Trip leader was a] great person…very pleased with Adventure Peaks for this trip, Your email address will not be published. Transfer to a cosy lodge at the foot of Mount Hagen. Day: Flight from Singapore to Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea followed by a short inland flight to Mt. Romanian climber Crina 'Coco' Popescu broke the world record and made it into the World Record Book for being the first woman to climb the Sidley mountain, the tallest volcano in Antarctica. Mt Giluwe as seen from Mt Wilhelm (Garry Roche) There were several expatriate volunteers there as well and, along with two Austrian ladies and two American men, I decided to attempt to climb Mt Wilhelm, or Ke Kombuglo as it is known by the Simbu people from whose lands it rises. Required fields are marked *. Adventure Peaks, 101 Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0DB. Hotel and other valley/town accommodation on a Bed & Breakfast basis. However, another explorer Jack Hides also laid claim to be the first to discover Mount Giluwe after viewing the peaks from the west in 1935. A rather dramatic title to this blog, and perhaps slightly unfair too. Giluwe has the distinction of being the highest volcano on the Australian continent and Oceania, and is thus one of the Volcanic Seven Summits. Your email address will not be published. Giluwe is located in the Southern Highlands province. From Mount Hagen area it is less than a two day climb to reach the summit of the mountain where hikers are rewarded … 4. Mt Giluwe, located 3842 metres above sea level at the border of Western Highlands and Southern Highlands, offers tourists programmes such as bird watching, trekking, flora and fauna. The climb is magnificent but it’s wild, and remote. A renewed episode of extensive volcanic eruptions formed the shield-like bulk of the current mountain between 220,000–300,000 years ago, and there is evidence that some of the lava erupted subglacially. Climb Mount Damavand. Got only 3 weeks remaining, and its gonna be on the 3rd December, 2013. Above this is the upper montane rainforest or moss forest, with stunted moss-shrouded trees such as Quintinia and conifers including Papuacedrus and Podocarpus. It is an ancient extinct shield volcano with two prominent 400m high cones forming its summit. Indian mountaineer Satyarup Siddhanta became the first Indian to climb Mt Giluwe - the second highest mountain in Papua New Guinea. This exciting itinerary features ascents of both summits, plus an acclimatisation ascent of Mt Hagen (3,834m). Excellent expedition leader, very informative for a good preparation… took care of all members of the group, handled the group very well, good guiding on mountains, a good chat and fun as well. We summitted Mt Giluwe in July, 2016. A logoed top will be substituted for all clients residing outside of the UK and for returning clients, 24 hour back up and support from UK staff, 15% off the RRP on clothing and equipment purchases from Adventure Peaks shop, Personal insurance, visas, departure tax and inoculations, Drinks and hotel or guest house meals, unless specified, Costs associated with an expedition finishing early, Costs associated with you leaving an expedition early, Costs associated with extending a trip due to bad weather or other circumstances. Cover must include emergency medical, helicopter evacuation, repatriation and rescue expenses. Mt. Satyarup reached the summit of the mountain which is at an elevation of 4,367 metres on November 11. Two kilometres separate its two volcanic plug summits. Climbing Mt. It is made up of a series of volcanic plugs left over from the original volcano, which formed over 700,000 years ago and, like Mount Kenya it has twin summits. Our Mount Giluwe Trek will take you on a traverse of the mountain from the north side to the south side of the mountain making our traverse of Giluwe a one of kind hike. The present-day climate on the summit plateau above roughly 3,400 m (11,150 ft) is cold enough for nightly frosts and occasional snowfall. ... drive vehicle to cross over the river bed and pretty onion fields so that we commenced our walk with a lovely valley climb to the pass. Day: Arrival and Climb Mt. I am expecting 2 friends all the way from Romania to climb the mountain and plant an inscription at the summit peak. Giluwe 14,331 Highest Volcano on Australasian Continent – 2 nd Highest Peak in Papua New Guinea . Home » Products » Expeditions » Global Challenges » 7 Volcanic Summits » Mount Wilhelm and Mount Giluwe. If you want to summit one of the 7 highest volcanic peaks, come with us as we know the mountain better than anyone else. Alpine Ascents provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity with our climbs of Mount Wilhelm and Giluwe. Enjoy this remote journey into the depths of Papua New Guinea with  Adventure Peaks. All tents and other communal equipment necessary for the climb. Climbing Mt. Outlet glaciers extended down as low as 3,200–3,500 m (10,500–11,500 ft), leaving a variety of deposits including glacial till and moraines. 90-120 litre kit bag for expedition members for UK based clients. Giluwe” B/fast around 4:30am and take an early morning drive to Kagoba an old high altitude agriculture research station. We start by acclimatising on Mt Hagen before attempting Mount Giluwe 4,368m the second highest mountain in Papua New Guinea, and the highest volcano on the Australasian continent. If this is the case, please ensure that your insurer is aware of your Adventure Peaks itinerary and can agree to cover the activities being undertaken. Giluwe - 7th Volcano Summits PNG’s second highest peak, Mount Giluwe, in the Southern Highlands Province holds a greater potential of tourism attraction. Mount Giluwe is one of the 7 highest volcanic peaks on each of the 7 continents. Giluwe is the second highest mountain in Papua New Guinea. Mount Giluwe itself has be climbed by only a small selection of visitors. It is not openly known that Mt. At 3,200 m (10,500 ft), the moss forest opens into subalpine grassland. Hagen in order to adjust themselves to the climate here before taking on Mt. It is located in the Southern Highlands province and is an old shield volcano with vast alpine grasslands. But this and the following three blogs are my story of a visit I made to Papua New Guinea in August 2014 to climb Mount Giluwe. We recommend every trekker to climb Mt. This guide to Mount Giluwe adventure travel includes holidays and vacations, courses and lessons, experiences and day trips, hotels and other accommodation plus discounts and deals to help you plan things to do in Mount Giluwe. Mount Wilhelm and Mount Giluwe, Papua New Guinea, October 2017. Review of Adventure Peaks. A British expedition team leader. Adventure tourism in PNG is in its infancy; few foreigners visit and the facilities are basic. At 4,360 meters, Giluwe is the second highest mountain in Papua New Guinea. Mt. This is also the domain of the endemic woolly ground cuscus, a species of possum. Giluwe is the highest volcano summit on the Australian Continent and highest in the Pacific Oceania region – thus a sleeping giant for greater tourist attraction. Acclimatised we transfer our energy onto Mount Wilhelm the island’s highest peak at 4509m, our aim is to climb it from the remote village of Keglsugol. Hagen is for acclimatization purpose only. Papua New Guinea forms the eastern part of the island of New Guinea which lies to the north […] Hagen. Food, fuel and cooking equipment whilst on the mountain. Tiny wildflowers grow amongst the tussock grasses including Veronica, Viola and Gaultheria. 3. The slopes of Mt. Satyarup Siddhanta (born April 29, 1983) is a Bangalore-based Indian mountaineer. 1.-2. This is a wild and remote approach that presents the opportunity to experience ancient cultures and tribe’s people that are still largely intact, leave behind any western ideas of comfort; it is a journey back in time. Satya now has scaled 5 of the 7 volcanic summits. You need some heavy covers for the cold night and a torch. Australian explorers Mick Leahy, and his brother Dan, were the first Westerners to reach the area and to discover and climb Mount Giluwe. [3] During the last glaciations of the Ice Age, the upper slopes were covered by a massive ice cap over 150 m (500 ft) thick, from which only the main and east peaks protruded as nunataks above the ice surface. Many locals and tourists have climb the mountain but it was never been landmarked as other peaks around the world. Scarlet Rhododendron and Dimorphanthera abound in the gnarled dwarf forest and white beard lichens hang in the branches. Australian immigrants were the first ones to conquer Giluwe peak; however, there are still disagreements about it. At its maximum extent, the ice cap was over 15 km (9 mi) across and covered an area greater than 100 km² (40 mi²). Wilhelm & Mt. Magic Mountain Lodge was excellent…unforgettable memories. Mount Giluwe is the second highest mountain in Papua New Guinea at 4,367 metres (14,327 ft) (Mount Wilhelm being the highest), and the fifth highest peak on the island of New Guinea. Exotic Adventure: Climbing Mount Giluwe (PART: TWO) Story by Sophia Lee Taylor . Planning to climb Mt. An extremely elusive mountain that is far away from any civilisation, very few people have ventured to climb Mt Giluwe. It is vitally important that you have adequate travel insurance for your trip with Adventure Peaks. Giluwe Day 3 (B/fast, Lunch ) “Mt. The ground is covered in ferns of all types including Blechnum, filmy ferns and the world's largest moss (Dawsonia superba) up to 55 cm (22 in) tall. Climbing Mt. Mount Giluwe is located in Papua New Guinea’s grassy Southern Highlands and is a 650,000 to 800,000-year-old shield volcano, a type where swiftly flowing lava forms broad and gentle slopes. We return to base camp for breakfast and then possibly trek out to the road head for our journey back to the Lodge. International flights from London (Flight inclusive package). Climbing in Papua New Guinea is a lifetime experience. Read more about Mountaineer Satyarup Siddhanta scales Mt Giluwe in Papua New Guinea on Business Standard. Mt. Mt. This is a wild and remote approach that presents the opportunity to experience ancient cultures and tribe’s people that are still largely intact, leave behind any western ideas of comfort; it is a journey back in time. Our Mount Giluwe Trek will take you on a traverse of the mountain from the north side to the summit. We recognise the complexity and variety of choice in the insurance market and know that many of you either have your own preferred insurer or have annual multi trip cover in place already. Mt Giluwe Climbing Mt Giluwe, which is the second highest peak in the country, stood at 4,315 m above sea level. It takes a day or 2 trek from the last civilised village to even spot the mountain that stands at 4367m, 14 327 feet. Registered in Cardiff, UK No: 4063174. Day 8: Climb to summit of Mt Giluwe 4368m starting at 5.00am to reach the summit around 8.00am. 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