KATHMANDU: Veteran Nepali mountaineer Lakpa Sherpa, popularly known as Makalu Lakpa, has set a remarkable record by successfully summiting Carstensz Pyramid (4,884m)—Oceania’s highest peak—four times in just nine days.

Lakpa’s climbs took place on October 19, 22, 24, and 27, guiding international climbers to the summit each time. His fourth ascent today marks an extraordinary milestone for any Nepali mountain guide. According to the expedition team, Lakpa’s dedication and technical expertise were pivotal in the safe success of all summit attempts.

Lakpa Sherpa. Photo Courtesy: 14 Peaks Expedition/facebook

According to the 14 Peaks Expedition Ariunzul Chuluunbaatar from Mongolia also summited the Carstensz Pyramid today morning at 6:00am local time. With this she completed her Seven Summits, concluding her Explorers Grand Slam journey. Ariunzul, a watercolor artist and businesswoman, had previously summited Mount Everest with 14 Peaks Expedition in the spring season, the company said.

Similalry, Alfa Karina Valle Arrue  from El Salvador became the first Salvadoran to summit Carstensz Pyramid, leaving her just two peaks—Mount Elbrus in Europe and Mount Vinson in Antarctica—away from completing her Seven Summits quest.

According to 14 Peaks, Arlen, the local guide, provided invaluable support in ensuring a safe and successful expedition.

Located in Indonesia’s Papua province, Carstensz Pyramid—also called Puncak Jaya—is known for its technical difficulty and challenging terrain, making multiple ascents in such a short period a rare and exceptional achievement.