Carstensz Pyramid

Mountain Medicine: join us on another Seven Summit Adventure

MOUNTAIN MEDICINE CME

Sept. 18TH - Oct 2nd, 2026

  • Join our Mountain Medicine CME course and rise above the rainforests on the island of New Guinea and stand on the tallest peak on Oceania/Australasia and one of the Seven Summits, Carstensz Pyramid (16,023’). We have a 13 Night / 14 Day Expedition planned with built-in weather days to try to give everyone the best chance at success at reaching the Summit.

  • Scale the most exotic of the Seven Summits in an adventure entailing an amazing and exciting high-altitude rock scramble / climb.

  • With our expert team of instructors and guides, we have the ability and connections to deal with the uncertainties of climbing Carstensz Pyramid, a mountain notorious for its logistical challenges. We will rely on local guides with years of experience climbing and guiding this mountain.

  • You will enjoy a “TRUE” Adventure and have a chance to experience an amazingly rich culture.

  • Enjoy a Full Rest Day in Bali while catching up on sleep from your travels and then experience multiple flights and a helicopter lift to high camp.

  • Carstensz Pyramid: as taken from Wiki - (Carstenszpiramide) on the island of New Guinea, with an elevation of 4,884 m (16,024 ft), is the highest mountain peak of an island on Earth, and the highest peak in Indonesia. As the western half of New Guinea is politically associated with Southeast Asia (on account of being part of Indonesia), Puncak Jaya can be considered the 8th highest mountain of this region. However, as the whole island of New Guinea is biogeographically part of the Australian continent, the peak can also be considered the highest of all Oceania, and thus one of the Seven Summits. (Full History Here on Wiki)

ITINERARY:

  • Day 0, Friday. Sept. 18th, 2026, Travel Day to Bali

  • Day 1, Sat. Sept. 19th, Arrive in Bali. Overnight Bali Hotel (D)

    • Arrival in I Gusti Ngurah Rai Inernational Airport, Bali. Picked up by our team then directly transferred to hotel near airport. Free Program & Welcome Dinner.

  • Day 2, Sunday, Sept. 20th: Bali Free Day. Overnight Bali Hotel (B) (L) (D)

    • Today is a free program, so you can rest and enjoy the hotel facilities or take a walk to near by area and get a good nights sleep. Recharge and Formal Course introductions / Evening Lectures. (B)(L)(D)

  • Day 3, Monday Sept. 21st: Bali Free Day. Overnight Flight (B) (L) (D)

    • Another free day to pack up gear, rest and get ready for late flight. Enjoy the hotel facilities or take a walk to near by area. About 22:30pm check out from the hotel and drive to the airport.

  • Day 4, Tues. Sept. 22nd: Bali - Makassar - Timika Overnight at Timika (B)(L)(D)

    • We fly overnight to Timika via Makassar by Sriwijaya Air (SJ-726) at about 0100. Arrive at Sultan Hasanuddin Airport Makassar around 0220 am, short stopover and re-chec in for the next flight to Timika by Batik Air (ID-6288). Continue flying to Timika at 0440am and arrive at Moses Kilangin Airport at about 08:35am, and then go to hotel in Timika to stay overnight. This is a free time to take a long rest or re-check you equipment.

  • Day 5, Weds Sept. 23rd: Timika - Yellow Valley Base Camp High Base Camp Overnight (B)(L)(D)

    • Weather permitting, we will charter a helicopter and fly directly to Yellow Valley, Carstensz Base Camp (4300M). Upon arrival at Base Camp, we can take a rest. Flying time of Helicopter from Timika to yellow Valley return is about 1 hour. If we depart at dawn in a very clear weather, we can make 3 departures to Yellow Valley. In the afternoon, the weather will be too hazy and it will cut off the range of visibility of the pilot. Each departure only able to carry a maximum of 3 passengers. (B,LD)

  • Day 6, Thursday Sept. 24th: Yellow Valley Base Camp (B,L,D)

    • We spend today getting used to the altitude and acclimatizing with a short hike around Base Camp

    • Hand-on teaching

  • Day 7, Friday Sept. 25th: Summit Day. (B) (L) (D)

    • Wake up at 0130am. Take breakfast and prepare climbing equipment. At about 0200am, we will head out for the summit climb. After Summit, return to base camp and stay overnight. Normal time to reach the summit is about 6-8 hours.

  • Day 8 - 11: Sat. - Tues. Sept. 26th - 29th Contingency Days

  • Day 12, Weds Sept. 30th. Yellow Vally Base Camp - Timika. Overnight Hotel Timika (B, L, D)

    • Out from Yellow Valley Base Camp, we fly back to Timika by helicopter, accommodation will be provided at hotel in Timika.

  • Day 13, Thursday Oct. 1st: Timika - Bali Overnight Bali Hotel (B, L, D)

    • After Breakfast, we will be transferred to Moses Kilangen Airport, Timika, and then we will fly back to Denpasar Bali by Lion Air, free program.

  • Day 14, Friday Oct. 2nd: Bali Departure (B)

    • Shuttle to airport for return flights from Bali to USA

THE TEAM / FACULTY:

  • The mountain logistics and leadership will be provided by extremely experienced international mountain guides from Indonesia.

  • The Wild Med Adventures Team are all mountaineers, well traveled and experienced, but are only responsible for the educational aspect of this trip. Instructors: Myung Bae, DO, FAWM - Please see BIO's for instructor information.

  • Earn 20 AMA PRA Category 1 CME TM credits

  • Please do your own research in regards to safety and experience. Mountaineering / Rock Climbing is dangerous and despite taking all necessary precautions, you may still be injured or killed due to unpredictable avalanches, slips, falls, equipment failure and/or trauma.

PRE-REQUISITES: (Anyone can attend but hiking experience and previous altitude exposure is recommended)

  • **BASIC CLIMBING TECHNICAL SKILLS NEEDED

  • Medical Background for CME Certificate

  • Non-Medicals are welcome to attend and will likely enjoy learning about safety in the mountains.

  • An excellent level of physical fitness (**This is a very demanding hike at altitude and with steep terrain)

  • Previous hiking / outdoor experience

  • Please reach out with any questions and do your own homework as to the physical demands of this climb.

HEALTH / VACCINATIONS:

  • Delegates should be vaccinated appropriately - Please see CDC recommendations for visiting Indonesia / West Papua

  • Everyone must follow current travel restrictions and requirements and we recommend seeing your travel medicine physician prior to departure for other medical recommendations.

  • Delegates should be aware this is intended to be a wilderness course in every sense of the word. The team in some parts of Indonesia will have limited access to medical care. This is not a packaged holiday and neither Wild Med Adventures nor our local guides can control mother nature. Should our plans be affected by floods, landslides, volcanic eruptions, snow storms, earthquakes and the like, we will continue with alternate plans in true expedition spirit, affecting self rescues and problem solving along the way. 

MEDICAL EVACUATION INSURANCE / TRAVEL INSURANCE:

  • Delegates should have personal insurance / travel insurance to cover any in-country medical examinations, treatment or rescue/evacuation from a remote area. Rescue/Evacuation Insurance is Mandatory. We recommend Global Rescue and they offer trip specific and year long coverage.

COST:

  • Deposit: $7500 (Non-Refundable)

  • Trip Cost with CME: $22,500

  • Non-Medical Spouse/Partner/Friend (No CME): $21,500

  • Contact us for possible Payment Plans

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INCLUDED

  • All required permits

  • Domestic Flight (Bali - Timika - Bali) & All Airport Taxes

  • Airport Transfers in Bali and Timika

  • Private Chartered Helicopter: Timika - Carstensz Base Camp & Return

  • An experienced Certified Mountain Guide who knows the area, local people, mountains and local culture very well and support team.

  • All Meals and Drinks

  • 4 Nights Accommodation 4-Star Hotel near airport in Bali / 2 Nights accommodation at 3-star hotel in Timika

  • Camping Gear (Sharing Dome Tent) & Cooking Gear

  • Fixed Rope on Carstensz Pyramid wall

  • Wilderness Medicine “Mountain Medicine CME” - 20 AMA PRA Category 1 CME TM credits

  • Wild Med Gift

    EXCLUDED

  • International airfares, transfers en route & excess baggage.

  • Overweight on Flights (Sriwijaya, Batik & Lion Air) baggage allowance 20kg

  • Your personal insurances. Medical, Mountain Rescue & repatriation cover is obligatory.

  • Personal expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, extra food and alcoholic beverages outside of itinerary, bottled water, hotel mini-bars.

  • Tipping to the guide & local staff (allow up to $400 - $450 per guest) will be collected by guide

  • Extra nights accommodation if you wish to arrive early or stay extra days

  • Personal Trekking gear & any camping equip. you wish to bring.

  • Any expenses due to lost luggage, trip cancellation, or other illnesses or injuries that may occur during the expedition.

  • Evacuation or any necessary rescue

  • Indonesia re-entry visa fee ($US 35/pax)

  • CANCELLATION POLICY

    Your deposit for the travel portion of the course is nonrefundable unless the course does not reach its minimal number of participants. If we do not reach the requirement of 8 participants and we have to cancel then a full refund will be given. The entire balance of your trip fee will be due 90 days prior to departure. No refunds will be given 90 days prior to start of trip. If you cancel more than 90 days prior to course, you will be reimbursed everything but deposit.

    If you have not paid in full 90 days prior to start of course a $500 fee will be applied or we have the right to cancel your trip.

    We have a minimum registration requirement of 8 participants and a maximum of 25. If the course is cancelled due to insufficient registration you will receive a full refund INCLUDING DEPOSIT.

    Please contact us before purchasing plane tickets to confirm minimum number of registrants.

    • We recommend booking a refundable Flight in case of natural disasters, pandemics, or other necessarily and unseen cancellations.

      (We are unable to reimburse flight costs for any reason)

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:

  • 1 Seat Harness

  • 5 Carabineer, delta screw gate type

  • 1 Descendeur - figure of eight (8)

  • 2 Cows tail sling or webbing.

  • 1 Pair hand Ascenders (left and right hand)

  • 1 Climbing helmet Adjustable, should fit with hat on

  • Adjustable trekking poles

  • 1 Pair rappel gloves

  • Duffel bag for personal belongings.

  • 1 Back pack for summit attack

  • DLSR/pocket camera

  • 1 Pair of boots for summit

  • Down/synthetic Parka Medium weight insulated

  • Raincoat, mountain gears and reasonable cloth.

  • Goggles / anti UV glasses

  • Sun Block Cream

  • Personal Medicine

  • Recommended: Own Sleeping Bag & Mattress for your comfort

  • Headlamp, bring spare batteries

  • Personal first aid kit Basics: moleskin/blister kit, Band-Aids, first-aid tape, ibuprofen, personal medications, etc.

  • Hard shell jacket with hood Waterproof and breathable. Gore-Tex or equivalent is best, roomy enough to fit over multiple layers.

  • Balaclava

  • Toiletry kit, be sure to include toilet paper stored in a plastic bag

  • (Urgent: Do not bring any equipment/stuff other than the above list. Stuff that has nothing to do with the expedition should be entrusted at the hotel in Jakarta)

ATTENDING THIS COURSE YOU WILL:

  • Learn the latest wilderness medical skills for patient assessment, stabilization and evacuation.

  • Work with our expert faculty and local mountain guides to develop your mountain skills

  • Earn 20 AMA PRA Category 1 CME TM credits

  • Obtain Fellowship credits from the Wilderness Medicine Society (FAWM)

CERTIFICATION:

  • Approved for 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM and WMS FAWM Credits on our Mountain Medicine Adventure

  • “This course has been approved for Fellowship in the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM) credits

through the Wilderness Medical Society. Actual credits awarded depend on personal credit needs and history.”

FACULTY DISCLOSURE / CME

  • It is the policy of the Wild Med Adventures, LLC to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor. All faculty members are required to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest related to the content of their presentations.

  • Accordingly, the Wilderness Medical Society has determined there are no conflicts to report associated with this conference.

  • ACCME Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the Wilderness Medical Society and Wild Med Adventures, LLC. The Wilderness Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

  • The Wilderness Medical Society designates this educational activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • All educational content presented in this activity has been reviewed and validated as appropriate in keeping with sound scientific principles. 

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