VOLCANO TREKKING - CLIMBING

VOLCANO PEAK TREKKING REVIEW / REPORT : MERBABU'S-MERAPI'S PEAKS TREKKING ON RAINY SEASON

2012-02-03T03:17:00.000-08:00

Each people is different, some of them only want to hike up summit of volcanoes on dry season, while others are wish to hike up summit of volcanoes either on dry or rain season. January and February are considered as highest rainfall in Indonesia as well as on volcanoes around Indonesia.Hiking up summit of volcanoes during rain season is considered more risky of hypothermia due to more wet and

VOLCANO TREK REPORT 2010/2011: NON FREQUENT CLIMBED VOLCANO OF CENTRAL JAVA: MERBABU,LAWU,SUMBING,SUNDORO,SUMBING

2012-01-09T03:48:00.000-08:00

There were many clients hiking up volcanoes in Central Java for period of 2010 up 2011, but there was only one client completely hike up all interested volcanoes of Central Java, included volcanoes Merbabu, Lawu,Sumbing and Sundoro, and the last one Slamet. This post is specially created as appreciation of afford of Mr.Manuel Penalva from Spain,in completing the hike of all volcano of Central

VOLCANO VIEW OF JAVA: Merbabu-Bromo-Ijen (VTC 001)

2011-10-13T23:42:00.000-07:00

FITNESS LEVEL REQUIREMENT: Average TECHNICAL LEVEL: Easy (Ijen) to Moderate (Merbabu)PORTAGING: Medium (You carry your personal belonging)SMALL GROUP SIZE: Max 4 pax________________________________________________________Offers to lead you explore and experience spectacular view of volcanoes of Java. We begin the days of our journey by hiking up summit of old volcano Merbabu,altitude 3142 m where

NEW TREK MERAPI > OUTDOOR CAMP AND PEAK TREK MERAPI

2011-09-23T01:56:00.000-07:00

Code: Merapi 002Duration: 2 Days/1 NightTechnical Level; ModerateFitness Level Requirement: Average Fitness LevelGroup Size: 1-4 PaxA volcano trekking trip, specially created for hoes want to experience more volcano environment of Merapi. The trip offer you totally outdoor camp by tent at night. You experiences impressive sunset on the first day, and sunrise on second day.BRIEF ITINERARY DAY

NEW TREK MERAPI > VOLCANO MERAPI'S PEAK HIKING

2011-09-22T03:42:00.000-07:00

Code: Merapi 001Duration: 1 Day/1 NightTechnical Level; ModerateFitness Level Requirement: Good Fitness LevelGroup Size: 1-4 PaxAfter large eruption 2010, now ( Since 15 sept 2011 )magmatic activity of volcano Merapi has been Normal.The magmatic activity can rise to higher level anytime.Some changes along climbing trail up summit have been occurred due to eruption impacts. Mostly half of climbing

REVIEW VOLCANO PHOTO > CRATER AND NEW SUMMIT OF MERAPI PASCA ERUPTION

2011-09-20T11:41:00.000-07:00

PHOTO NOTE:Sulfur smoke around craters in the morning,wind blow heads for western flank, so that northern flank is more safe. Summit is actually the highest point of the crater rim.More safe to make summit in the morning.PHOTO By:OlenkPERIOD: September 2011

REVIEW ROUTE> VOLCANO MERAPI TRAIL PASAR BUBRAH-SUMMIT PASCA ERUPTION

2011-09-20T10:46:00.000-07:00

After eruption of volcano Merapi last year (2010), there are much change along hiking trail Pasar Bubrah - Summit of Merapi. Mostly half of the trail up summit dominated by volcanic sand, easier to be descended but harder to be ascended. Simply, the trails can be divided into two sections of phase:1) Sandy Section: This section dominated by volcanic sand. Walking is much harder due to easily to

VOLCANO PEAK TREKKING CENTRAL JAVA: SUMBING,SINDORO AND SLAMET 5D/4N (CODE: CT 001)

2011-08-02T13:34:00.000-07:00

Central Java has some interested volcanoes for outdoor adventure seekers.Interested ones are popularly called by local volcano trekkers as TRIPLE S VOLCANOES: Slamet,Sumbing, and Sindoro.This trekking trip specially presented to lead you up summits of those volcanoes and discover more volcanic nature phenomenon.We hike up summit of Slamet and walk down heads for it's crater's rim.While at

VOLCANO LAWU'S PEAK TREKKING CEMORO KANDANG-CEMORO SERWU

2011-07-27T00:22:00.000-07:00

This hike is began at trekking basecamp of Central Java, Cemoro Kandang on slope of volcano Lawu on elevation 1900 m alt, lead you discover the old crater, up summit 3265 m, and descent cross border heads for Cemoro Sewu, East Java. Experience fresh air as well as sunset on the first day and sunrise on second day morning at campsite of Cemoro Sewu. This volcano trekking program is specially

VOLCANO MERBABU'S CRATER ZONE

2011-07-22T05:28:00.001-07:00

NOTE:PERIOD: July 2011CAPTURED BY: MoonBRIEF ROUTE:ASCENT Dakan-Krego-Watu Kotak-Watu Tulis-Jembatan Setan-Kenteng Songo.DESCENT Kenteng Songo-Jembatan Setan-Crater-Watu Kotak-Krego-Dakan.Route head for crater is available below Jembatan Setan. Walk down for just maximum 10 minutes. Proceed hike head for Watu Kotak through southern flank of the hill. Most path is already covered by vegetation due

TRAINING FORMULA AND TIP

2011-07-15T02:32:00.000-07:00

Be physically healthy and fit to hike up summit of a volcano is essential for more enjoyment and more experiences. The fitter,the more enjoyment and experiences will be. Below is a training formula and tip to develop and or stay fit.For safety training, don't do training over your maximum heart rate.Intensity should be developed gradually. MAXIMUM HEART RATE (MHR)MHR=220-AgeTRAINING HEART RATE=

PHOTO> LANDSCAPE/VIEW AROUND VOLCANO KELUD

2011-06-24T05:31:00.001-07:00

PHOTO NOTE:Captured By: Pio ( Blitar )Location: Volcano Kelud's AreaPeriod: 2010Specially posted: For Those Request Kelud TripRELATED PHOTO:>GROWING LAVA DOME VOLCANO KELUD>SMOKY WATERFALL VOLCANO KELUD>SMOKY RUNNING RIVER VOLCANO KELUD>FACILITIES/ACCESS VOLCANO KELUD

PHYSICAL PREPARATION

2011-06-24T05:09:00.000-07:00

Aerobic exercises are the most important aspect of preparation for trekkers to develop or maintain fitness.The exercises involve a lot of repeated movement using light weights to create general fitness and speed and agility.HOW FIT:Fitness level can be measured and developed by stepping on and off a box/stair or step.The step should be about 20 cm high to avoid excessive discomfort and

FITNESS LEVEL/RATING CHART

2011-06-24T04:46:00.000-07:00

BEATS PER MINUTE AFTER EXERCISE________________________________________AGE (20-29) (30-39)(40-49)( 50+ )_________________________________________MEN_________________________________________EFL (<<76) (<<80) (<<82) (<<84)_________________________________________GFL (76-85) (80-87) (82-89) (84-91)_________________________________________AFL (86-101)(88-103

FITNESS LEVEL/RATING CHART

2011-06-24T04:10:00.000-07:00

BEATS PER MINUTE AT REST________________________________________AGE (20-29) (30-39) (40-49) ( 50+ )________________________________________MEN________________________________________EFL (<<60) (<<64) (<<66) (<<68)________________________________________GFL (60-69) 64-71 66-77 68-75 ________________________________________AFL (70-75) (72-87) (74-89)

PHOTO>ACCESS / FACILITIES KELUD VOLCANO

2011-06-23T05:36:00.000-07:00

PHOTO NOTE:Pic Captured By: Pio (Blitar)+ Ambo Upe(Jogja)Location : Area of Kelud VolcanoYear: 2010

PHOTO > VOLCANIC RIVER OF KELUD VOLCANO

2011-06-22T02:34:00.001-07:00

PHOTO CAPTURED BY: PioLOCATION: KeludYEAR: End of 2010

NIGHT HIKING VOLCANO SUNDORO (1N/1D)

2011-06-15T01:37:00.000-07:00

Sundoro (Other hikers pronounced Sindoro) is twin of volcano Sumbing.The volcano is conical in shape with wide rim's crater on it's peak zone. On peak zone, we have sufficient time to explore around it's small caldera.Our hike commences at night at border of local plantation and fine forest of Kledung heads for summit 3153 m.After hiking for 5-6 hours, we then make summit in early morning for

VOLCANO LAWU'S PEAK TREK CEMORO SEWU

2011-05-27T20:28:00.000-07:00

Volcano lawu is one of Java's old volcanoes,highest peak altitude 3265 m, located at border between two province: east Java and Central Java.The hiking trail heading for summit is more flat with angel vary from flat to 45 degrees.This volcano still has active crater as well as hotspring on altitude around 2600 m.This two days hike is began from Cemoro Sewu Hiking Basecamp on altitude 1900 m heads

REVIEW VOLCANO > VOLCANO GEDE - PANGRANGO

2011-05-16T00:04:00.000-07:00

Volcano Gede - Pangrango are twin volcanoes, Pangrango is 3010 m above sea level,non active volcano.while Gde is 2958 m in high, active volcano with more less 7 craters. These volcanoes located among some regencies: Bogor,Cianjur, and Sukabumi.Accessible either via Jakarta or Bandung, more less 89 km with normal drive 2 hours from Jakarta (Head for Cimacam) and more less 100 km with normal drive

MERAPI'S FULL DAY TRIP

2011-05-05T22:31:00.000-07:00

The trek commences at hidden sub village on foothill of Turgo at southern slope of volcano Merapi, about 1 hour drive from Yogyakarta city.Before commencing the trek, we stop by Base Camp which is actually a local native house.Introduce you to Base Camp owner and make arrival report before beginning the trek.Our trek leads us through countryside heads for border of tropical forest, then hike

PHOTO>LIFE AND VIEWS ON SOUTHERN SLOPE MERAPI

2011-05-05T21:52:00.000-07:00

PHOTO NOTE:Photos Captured By: Ambo Upe And Triyanto

PHOTO>VOLCANO MERAPI'S TROPICAL FOREST

2011-05-05T21:13:00.001-07:00

PHOTOS NOTE:Specially posted for those wish to visit forest of volcano Merapi and request jungle hiking-trekking trip on July 2011. Hiking trail is began from foot of a hill on southern slope of Merapi,then upward heads for top of the hill through tropical forest with an array of native flora and fauna. We experience the fresh air and tranquility of the southern slope of volcano Merapi.Photo

TWIN VOLCANO MERAPI-MERBABU TREK

2011-04-07T20:51:00.000-07:00

MERBABU-MERAPI'S PEAK TREKKING ( 3D/2N )Normal Actual Hike: 15 hours Ascent-DescentLength of Trek Approx: 25 km Ascent-DescentSteepness Angel Of Trail: Flat - 45 degreesFitness Level Required: GoodTechnical Level: ModeratePortaging Intensity: LowGroup Size: 1- 4 paxPeriod of Operation: >Regarding Season: May-Sept>Regarding Magmatic Activity: Level l TRIP INTRO:This hike lead you to summits of old

SHCEDULED TRIP VOLCANO KELUD

2011-03-18T08:20:00.000-07:00

Explore second most active volcano of Indonesia, Kelud in East Java.Get view of the Lave Dome, Sulfuric Smoky Waterfall and river of Kelud.Extra visit will be Embultuk, where you have chance to explore large underground river with fantastic natural ornament, Cave Embultuk.Departure Date 9 /April/2011.________________________VISIT KELUD 2011________________________________DATE:9-11/April/2011.

VOLCANO TREKKING AND VISIT CENTRAL JAVA

2011-03-03T08:14:00.000-08:00

(Dieng Complex, Volcano Sundoro-Sumbing, And Borobudur )This trip program is specially designed to explore Central Java, from visiting the popular site Borobudur to hike up twin volcano of Sumbing-Sundoro.First visit,will be active crater, colorful lake,and oldest Hindu temples at Dieng complex.Then bacpacking volcano Sumbing and Sundoro. Overnight at 2 and 4 day will be by tent on volcano

VOLCANO ADVENTURE HOLIDAY MERAPI (3 DAYS)

2011-03-03T06:59:00.000-08:00

Hiking up volcano Merapi in single day, began the hike in cool early morning from hiking basecamp of Selo on the northern slope of the volcano.Reach summit in the morning for better weather and view.See the smoky crater, and fantastic morning view as well as sunrise.Breakfast organized at Pasar Bubra on the way descent head for hiking basecamp of Selo.Actual hike approx 5-7 hours, length of trek

TWIN VOLCANOES SUNDORO-SUMBING TREKKING 3D/2N (CODE:CT 002)

2011-02-27T04:58:00.000-08:00

Volcano Sundoro (Also pronounced Sindoro) 3153 m and Sumbing 3371 m are twin volcano of Central Java, Indonesia. Sundoro is separated from Sumbing by saddle of Kledung (1405 m), which is actually the main road Wonosobo-Temanggung regencies.First historical time eruption of Sundoro was recorded year 1818, while obvious eruption year 1806 was doubtful.Peak zone of Sundoro is dominated by Edelweis

VOLCANO KELUD WALKNG TRIP

2010-10-25T02:55:00.000-07:00

Departure Point: Jogjakarta / SurabayaDuration: 2 Days Grade : Very Easy (Relaxing Walk)Fitness Level: AverageGroup Size: 2 - 6 PaxPeriod Of Operation; Whole yearsINTRO:Volcano Kelud located in East Java.This volcano is considered as Indonesian second most active volcano after volcano Merapi in Jogjakarta and Central Java. Last eruption recorded 2007, resulted in transforming volcanic lake of

SMOKY WATERFALL ON ZONE OF SECOND MOST ACTIVE VOLCANO OF INDONESIA 14 /Oct/2010

2010-10-22T04:37:00.000-07:00

LAVA DOME INDONESIAN SECOND MOST ACTIVE VOLCANO 13-14 / Oct/2010

2010-10-20T03:44:00.000-07:00

VOLCANO SUNDORO'S PEAK TREKKING (2D/1N)

2010-10-16T13:05:00.000-07:00

INTROVolcano Sundoro is twin of volcano Sumbing sparated by main road heading for regency Wonosobo .It's peak completed with rim's crater.Popular for it's "Adelwis Flower Garden" on peak zone.This Sundoro's Peak Trekking is Specially prepared for those enjoy outdoor life since it's copleted with overnight by camp in tent on peak zone. Explore peak as well as descend to have closer look of it's

MORNING VOLCANO LAWU'S HIKING

2010-10-16T12:30:00.000-07:00

This hike began at Cemoro Candang, and finish at Cemoro Sewu. Cemoro Kandang is one of starting points of hiking to summit of Lawu, located in Central Java. The route is different to Cemoro Sewu since it not stony constructed. This route more closed by forest trees.How ever, it offer other interested aspect of volcano Lawu since you will have chance to discover more Lawu volcanic nature

NIGHT VOLCANO LAWU'S PEAK HIKING

2010-08-30T11:57:00.000-07:00

This one day/one night hike designed for those want to experience beautiful morning view, and the fresh air of volcano Lawu. The hike is easy and relaxing, suitable for most ages.The hike began at night from Cemoro Sewu head for summit of Lawu pass through constructed stony wide path, enter forest, experience the real environment and beauty of ancient volcano Lawu.After 5 hours hike ( Included 2

MORNING VOLCANO MERBABU'S PEAK TREKKING (1D)

2010-08-29T06:48:00.000-07:00

This one day relaxing hike specially offered to those like outdoor sport recreation over volcano. The hike began at 09.00 / 10:00 am from last village Ndakan on elevation 1800 m alt through pine forest and cross the volcano's slope . After 4-5 hours of hiking, you eventually reach open view point on knoll of the volcano popularly called "Peak Kukusan".Take break here before continuing hike up "

ABOUT VOLCANIC HAZARD MAP

2010-08-29T06:25:00.000-07:00

Understand danger zone of a volcano before hiking it up is important aspect of hiking preparation for every volcano's peak hikers,but it's normally ignored either by hikers or guides even hiking operator putting hiking safety in priority.Knowing danger zone make you more ready to face the danger or anticipate it. Therefore it is important for every volcano's peak trekkers to know the danger zone

PHOTO BY THEME> VOLANO LAKE> SEMERU>RANUKUMBOLO

2010-08-29T06:08:00.000-07:00

PHOTO NOTE: Photo By Pio (Akarumput) N Team

NEWS/INFO> Climbin/Hiking Up/Trekking Up MAHAMERU, The Summit Of Volcano Semeru is prohibited and unrecomended again

2010-08-24T09:41:00.000-07:00

This info is specially posted for some clients contacting me for climbing up MAHAMERU, summit of volcano Mahameru. Since Augustus 18 , 2010 climbing Mahameru was prohibited officially by management of National Park Bromo-Tengger-Semeru officers and unrecommended by Central Vulcanology (PVMBG) of Republic Indonesia due to high intensity of magmatic activity of the volcano. Climbing Semeru only

MULTYDAYS VOLCANO SUMBING'S PEAK HIKING 2D/1N (CODE: CT 003)

2010-08-17T07:45:00.000-07:00

Hiking up peak of volcano Sumbing in afternoon and stop for Overnight by tent over volcano offer you more relaxing hike and allow you to have more opportunity to interact to the environment of volcano,and experience more fresh air on volcano.This afternoon hike began at village Garung. Spend one overnight by camp in comfortable tent before heading for peak of volcano Sumbing on the next day.In

VOLCANO SUNDORO / SINDORO

2010-08-15T14:21:00.000-07:00

Volcano Sindoro is twin of volcano Sumbing, sparated by saddle which is actually the main road of Wonosobo-Temanggung regencies. This volcano located between those two rewgwncies ( Wonosobo-Temanggung), Central Java, Indonesia. This is a strato volcano rising up to elevation 3150,7 m alt. PEAK OS SINDOROName of Sindoro come from word sundoro, mean aromatic or fragrant. This name reflects the

SHAPE / FEATURE OF INDONESIAN VOLCANO

2010-08-15T12:12:00.000-07:00

The different feature / shape of a volcano is mostly determined by it's extruction character and spraying out material during eruption.There are three characters of magmatic extruction or eruption:1)explosive,2)Effusive,3)Mixing between explosive and effusive.Based on eruption character of Indonesian volcanoes and spraying out material during eruption phase, I knew only some popular features /

ERUPTION TYPE OF VOLCANO

2010-08-07T09:23:00.000-07:00

The eruption power and the type of the eruption of a volcano is generally determined by three factors: 1) degree of the thickness (Viscosity) of magma / lava,2) Magmatic gas pressure.3) Depth of magmatic chamber.Deeper magmatic chamber and or higher the gas pressure the more powerful eruption will be.Based on it's eruption type there are about seven types of volcano eruption: Hawai Type,

ROUTE FOCUS >TREKKING ROUTE OF VOLCANO LAWU VIA CEMORO SEWU EASTJAVA INDONESIA

2010-06-07T04:37:00.000-07:00

This section focuses on trekking route of volcano Lawu via CEMORO SEWU.Specially posted for those wish to hike up volcano Lawu.Comparing to other trekking routes such us CEMORO KANDANG and CETHO,STARTING POINT:CEMORO SEWU is considered as the easiest one,and most safe for most visitors.Actual hiking / trekking time head for peak actually subjective,but normal one is 5 hour for most international

LOCAL SUPPORT > TUK SETUMBU : ALTERNATIVE VIEW POINT AT BOROBUDUR AREA FOR SEEING SUNRISE OF VOLCANO MERAPI

2010-06-03T04:49:00.001-07:00

Borobudur and Merapi are two most interesting and popular destination for worldwide visitors visiting Central Java. Offer different aspect of interest: Borobudur offers you cultural aspect, while Merapi offers you volcanic nature phenomenon. Other hidden aspect of interest is SUNRISE over those two popular destination. To see fantastic sunrise with backraound of views of Merapi in the distance,

MOST DESTRUCTIVE ERUPTION OF INDONESIA VOLCANOES

2010-06-02T12:55:00.000-07:00

Catalismic volcanic aoutbursts of Plinian Type as a result self-intensification phase of gas explosion can be occured at the end of Perret Phase ( According to volcanologist, Perret study eruption of volcano Vesuvius in 1906 ).This Perret Phase often come togther / or endded by destruction of some body structure feature of the volcano. In Indonesia, There were recorded three such us powerful

LOCAL SUPPORT>PONDOK ALAM DESA: A HOME STAY UNDER SHADOW OF VOLCANO MERAPI

2010-06-02T11:07:00.000-07:00

This homestay located on foot of hill Turgo on southern slope of volcano Merapi,accessible about 1 hour drive from Yogyakarta city.The area is considered as one of interested village tourism at Yogyakarta territory which is managed under PERDES, a village regulation.The owner of the homestay is Mas Yanto's Family, a local people living at Sub-Village Turgo. An ideal place for those wish to enjoy

VIDEO> EARLY MORNING ON PEAK OF MERBABU

2010-06-01T07:37:00.000-07:00

Merbabu Trekking Programs.Reach summit of volcano Merbabu in early morning, and got beautiful view surrounding, specially "closed Up" views of volcano Merapi. Video Shot from peak of Merbabu, by Bani.Trekking Program: Merbabu Trekking Two Days And One Night, included camp on the way up.Trekking Guide: Ambo Upe (olenx), Escort/guide assistant: Bani.Client: Mr.Manolo Penalva.Operation Date: 22-23,

GUIDING TREKKING TRIP

2010-06-01T07:23:00.000-07:00

Shot By:My Guide Assistant, Bani. Location: Traversing Path of trekking route of Volcano Merbabu.Objects of Video: Trekking Guide (Ambo Upe / Olenk ), and client (Good Spanish trekking lover, Mr.Manolo Penalva ).Trekking Program: Volcano Merbabu Trekking Two Day / One Night. Operation Date: 22 - 23 May, 2010.Management: Swabuana Adventure Management.Bestregards,Ambo Upe (Olenk)

INFO TIP EQUIPMENT> TENT: GOOD AND EASE OF CONSTRUCTION FACTOR

2010-05-24T07:20:00.000-07:00

When you need overnight on volcano on your way up to the Summit, tent is become most vital for your equipment aspect.Tent is portable shelter needed to protect you from rain shower, and will be your home for your rest and recovery for next trekkingclimbing day.Comfortable tent provides you more enjoyment and maximum recovery.GOOD TENT:Good tent always be strong enough to withstand fierce gales,

VOLCANO INVENTORY> VOLCANO OF BANDA SEA - INDONESIA

2010-05-24T07:00:00.000-07:00

The Banda Sea in the south of the Molucca archipelago includes a small group of islands. Three major tectonic plates beneath the sea, Eurasian, Pacific and Indo-Australian plates, have been converging since the Mesozoic epoch.This sea is home of about 9 volcanoes, consist of 7 A-type volcanoes, and 2 B-type volcanoes.1.VOLCANO NIEUWERKERKThis is a submarine volcano (volcano under sea water lavel)

VOLCANO ERUPTION

2010-05-24T06:36:00.000-07:00

According to Volcano Data Base Of My country officially published by government in 1979, Indonesia has more than 120 volcanoes of which about 70 erupted in historical time.Basically there were two well known powerful eruption: First eruption of volcano Tambora in 1815 and eruption of Krakatau in 1883:VOLCANO KRAKATAU:Volcano Krakatau erupted in 1883.It caused a Tsunami (Tidar Wave) 120 feet in

SOME POTENTIAL MEDICAL RISKS OF TREKKING - CLIMBING UP VOLCANO'S PEAK

2010-05-15T07:13:00.000-07:00

Hiking/trekking/climbing up volcano's peak is inherent in risk.There are Subjective risk / danger and objective risk danger.Subject risk is directly caused by you self, this is an internal danger, can be in form of poor preparation, for example: poor fitness level, not well equipped,less in logistic and so on.While objective danger is caused by environment, this is an external danger, can be in

VOLCANO TREKKING GUIDE NOTE > BAD WEATHER AND CHANGE ON SUMMIT OF MOST INDONESIAN ACTIVE VOLCANO MERAPI

2010-05-05T10:17:00.000-07:00

Merapi is the most active Indonesian volcano, it also main adventure travel destination in Yogyakarta and central Java.Travelers visiting the summit want to see it's intense volcanic activity, and some other want to enjoy fantastic views and sunrise or sunset from summit.My 2009 last hikes up there was onJuly, and my 2010 hikes were on mid and last of April: 15 April and 20 April.There were some

MULTYDAYS VOLCANO SLAMET'S PEAK TREKKING TRIP

2010-05-05T09:46:00.000-07:00

INTRO VOLCANO SLAMET:Slamet is one of active volcanoes of Central Java, and considered as highest volcano of Central Java, elevation 3428 m alt. It's peak is conical in shape with craters still active spewing smoke.Red Stone created by lava sedimentation at Red Stone Zone near by the peak is one of rare volcanic nature phenomenons found on volcano Slamet.On it's summit zone, the crater is

VOLCANO HAZARD OF "WEDHUS GEMBEL" MERAPI

2010-05-02T14:36:00.000-07:00

The destructive power of "HOT CLOUD" / NUEES ARDENTES or what is locally called "wedhus Gembel"is hard to be predicted. Latest "Wedhus Gembel"of volcano Merapi's explosion 2006 burried some buildings at Kali Adem area or what is locally popular called Bebeng area, also destroid a "safe chamber" which was specially constructed by expert for escaping in case of explosion of the volcano.The escaping

HAZARD OF INDONESIAN VOLCANO

2010-05-02T14:13:00.000-07:00

From volcanolical perspective, the hazard of volcano classified in to two kinds: Primary hazard and Secondary Hazard. Primary Hazard is hazard directly caused by volcanic activity, example: Hot Cloud.While Secondary hazard is not directly caused by volcanic activity, example: Rain Lahar caused by the intense of rain fall.Are those hazard can be avoided and how?PRIMARY HAZARD:This danger is

SUPPORT > LOTUS GUEST HOUSE: CENTRAL JAVA

2010-04-30T09:40:00.000-07:00

This guest house located at strategic location, near by temple Borobudur.It'll take you about 15 minutes walk to reach park of temple Borobudur from the guest house.The owner of this guest house is Priyoto, nick name Jack, a helpful local people who will assist you during your stay at his guest house. The guest house was listed at Guide Book Lonely Planet, a famous book for worldwide

ABOUT>BLOG URL TRANSFORMATION VOLCANOTRIPGUIDE.BLOGSPOT.COM TO VOLCANOTREKCLIMB.COM

2010-04-30T09:25:00.000-07:00

I want this simple webblog get better and better.Therefore...On April 29, 2010 I decided to transferred the blog's url from volcanotripguide.blogspot.com to volcanotrekclimb.com.The new url and the webpage tittle plus it's description indicates the focus of this webpage: inform you about volcano in Indonesia online and offer to lead your trekking - climbing on volcano in reality where you have

LIST VOLCANO OF INDONESIA > SULAWESI AND ARCHIPELAGO SANGIR INDONESIA

2010-02-25T11:12:00.000-08:00

There are 13 volcanoes in Sulawesi, consist of 6 volcanoes classified as A type volcanoes and 2 volcanoes classified as B type. Last 5 volcanoes also classified as A type in archipelago Sangir.1).VOLCANO COLOLocated in Una-una island north Sulawesi.The hight of this volcano is 508 m above sea lvele.The volcano is starto with volcanic lake and clasified as A type volcano. Other name of this

PHOTO GALLERY>TREKKING ANCIENT VOLCANO NGLANGGERANG

2010-02-25T10:46:00.000-08:00

PHOTO NOTE:Total Pic Posted: 6 PicsCaptured By: Ambo Upe + FransiscoLocation: Point Of View I-II Nglanggerang, and Peak Nglanggerang.Period Of Caption: February 2010Thanks,Ambo Upe (Olenx)Your Volcano Trekking Guide

PHOTO> IJEN

2010-02-19T11:18:00.000-08:00

PHOTO NOTE:Captured By: Ambo Upe (Olenx)Location; Kawah Ijen, East Java Indonesia.One of Indonesian spectacular crater. Ijen is not just about volcano phenomenon, but also about hard work of local people living on the volcano's slope: WORK TO SURVIVE as local miners.

REVIEW VOLCANO > BROMO AND SEMERU

2010-02-04T09:06:00.000-08:00

Bromo-Tenger-Semeru is one of Indonesia popular National Parks located in East Java. This National park covers one large volcano locally called Gunung Tengger (Mountain Tengger) which has two peaks: first Peak Tengger and Second Peak Meru.Tengger experienced many frequencies eruption forming wide crater with small volcano inside the crater which is now popularly called Volcano Bromo (2392 m),

INFO>CAMP UNDER RAIN ON SOUTHERN SLOPE OF VOLCANO MERAPI 27 January - 1 February 2010

2010-02-04T08:33:00.000-08:00

January and February are heaviest rain in Indonesia. During 6 days on volcano Merapi, we experienced rain. The higher we go, the sooner we experienced rain on southern slope of this volcano. Over Kaliurang area, rain on 13:00 pm, higher on Jantungan area ( Cross Plawangan Slope) rainfall on 11 morning and lasted around 09:oo clock at night. The pattern always same: fog followed by rain. We spend

PHOTO GALLERY> VOLCANO MERAPI CAPTURED FROM SOUTHERN SLOPE, Date 30 - 31 January - 1 February 2010

2010-02-04T08:22:00.001-08:00

PHOTO NOTE:Caption: 3 photos by Ambo Upe / Olenx, and 1 photo by AdictLocation; Jantungan Area, Southern Slope Of Volcano MerapiObyect: Volcano MerapiDate : 30 and 31 January 2009

Intro Indonesia> CLIMATE

2010-01-23T11:12:00.000-08:00

Indonesia has two distinct seasons, one wet season from December to March and the other dry season from June to September with the transitional period between the two seasons.CLIMATEThese transition periods are characterized by shifting wind and changeable weather.Heaviest rainfall are normally recorded in January and February (Ref BMG-Indonesia)Locales east of Central Java (Solo)have sharply

Training 2010

2010-01-21T08:14:00.000-08:00

This is a yearly regular organized training.There are two related training organized this year: Basic Education And Training, and Trekking Guide Training. All training included: Class Presentation and Field Practice.Field practice for Basic Education And Training organized in Merapi, while Field practice for Trekking Guide Training will be organized in: Lawu-Merbabu-Merapi-Sumbing-Sundoro/

Trip List 2009

2010-01-21T08:08:00.000-08:00

There'r 11 trips on 2009: 8 trips with status okey, while 3 other trips were cancelled.Two trip was canceled about 1 day prior to trekking trip departure date: no cancellation Fee.Other one canceled right on trekking trip departure date: 50% cancellation Fee.Trekking Trips destination mostly Garuda, peak of volcano Merapi, other destinations: Southern slope of volcano Merapi for country side

HALF DAY TRIP PACKAGE>MERAPI'S HILL TREKKING

2009-12-22T12:26:00.000-08:00

This hike is began in early morning at border between village and mountain rain forest of Volcano Merapi on Turgo foothill, a sub-village located on southern slope of volcano Merapi about 30 km east of Yogyakarta. Our Journey leads us through traditional village of Turgo and up to tropical forest with a array of native fauna and flora.Experience the fresh air and tranquility of the volcano

REVIEW>VOLCANO LAWU CENTRAL - EAST JAVA INDONESIA

2009-12-22T11:01:00.000-08:00

The elevation of Volcano Lawu is 3265 meters above sea level.The volcano located between two province : Central Java and East Java,and regencies: Karanganyar Central Java and Regency Magetang East Java.Volcano Lawu is considered as Strato volcano, non active volcano.No eruption recorded since century 19.But there are still many small craters found on this volcano particularly on elevation around

REVIEW> VOLCANO SLAMET>CENTRAL JAVA INDONESIA

2009-12-03T10:38:00.000-08:00

Volcano Slamet is 3428 m alt above sea level. Slamet is highest and largest volcano in Central Java,Indonesia.The volcano classified as Type A volcano with starto in shape, and the crater is still active till today. It's located in some regencies of Central Java, Indonesia, included: regencies Purbalingga, Purwekerto, Brebes, and Tegal.To reach the summit of this volcano, there are some ascending

LIST VOLCANO OF INDONESIA > SUMATERA

2009-11-17T11:01:00.000-08:00

Sumatra island is dominated by a mountain range locally called Bukit Barisan. This mountain range spans nearly 1,700 km from the north to the south of the island,and it was formed by movement of the Australian tectonic plate.The plate movement has created major earthquakes on the western side of Sumatra. Compared to Java, Sumatra island has little volcano, but it has Kerinci, the highest active

PHOTO> VOLCANO MERAPI ERUPTION

2009-10-27T12:49:00.000-07:00

Photo Note:Photo Captured By: Triyanto and Ambo Upe/OlenxCaptured Location: 3 Photos captured from southern slope of Merapi and 1 photo from Merbabu's peak.

NIGHT MERBABU'S PEAK HIKING (1N/1D)

2009-09-30T11:27:00.000-07:00

Merbabu is 3142 m in high.Last eruption predicted year 1968, but this eruption considered as a doubtful eruption according to official volcanologists note of Indonesia.Merbabu is an old volcano with two craters on elevation 2900.Those craters separated by slope called "Devil Bridge" which is also considered as hardest part of hiking - trekking route to the peak.On peak there are archaeological

PHOTO SILDE > VOLCANO TREKKING INDONESIA

2009-09-30T11:10:00.000-07:00

Thanks,Ambo Upe (Olenx)Your Volcano Trekking Guide

SITE REVIEW BY LINKREFFERAL

2009-09-30T10:47:00.000-07:00

Our Reviews"Wow - Excellent Blog! I never knew there where so many volcano's in Indonesia. Definitely looks like alot of fun to take the guided tours. Excellent presentation of all the different volcano's, with fantastic pictures and well written descriptions. Super looking site header that sets a really good site theme, plus the black background makes the pictures pop. Fantastic blog!"Michael

VOLCANOE> FLORES

2009-09-23T09:43:00.000-07:00

Flores is included in Lesser Sunda Islands,located at the edge of the Australian continental shelf. Volcanoes in this area are formed because of oceanic crusts and the movement of the shelf itself.There are about 23 volcanoes found in Flores and most of them are A-type volcanoes and some other are B-type and C-type volcanoes. 1)VOLCANO INIELIKALocated in Bajawa, midle Flores. This is a starto,

VOLCANO MERAPI'S ROCK CLIMBING TRIP

2009-09-17T09:49:00.000-07:00

Experience the real adventure sport of a life time as you climb up vertical rock face of WatuKotak on southern slope of volcano Merapi. A rock climbing guide will be on hand to guide you tackle the move through challenging but fun filled 1-2 climbing routes.If you'r beginner, or have never climbed before, so... a full tuition will be given before you start.Then begin climb Top Rope* after warming

MERAPI'S LAVA FLOW TREKKING TRIP (Half Day)

2009-09-17T09:30:00.000-07:00

Latest eruption 2009 of volcano Merapi burned some forest area and it's volcanic material destroyed and buried buildings at Kaliadem.Now a mound of volcanic material already existed and became one of new nature phenomenons on the southern slope of volcano Merapi. This hike lead you to discover them safely.The hike began from mountain resort Kaliurang 25 km from Yogyakarta.Our journey lead us

Volcanoes>Submarine Volcano Of Indonesia

2009-09-17T09:19:00.000-07:00

Submarine volcano is common feature of volcano on the ocean floor.In Indonesia archipelago there are about 5 submarine volcanoes.These volcanoes has been published officially by vulcanologists of Indonesia. 1)SUBMARINE VOLCANO BANUA WUHU > SangirLocated in archipelago Sangir. High of volcano over than 400 m above base sea level. According to published historical data, after eruption,an island

PROFILE

2009-09-17T08:46:00.000-07:00

____________Name And Stay:____________Name: Ambo Upe.Nick name: Olenk.Male. Stay in Java Island, Yogyakarta Special Region Province of Indonesia. Address in Yogyakarta : Muja Muju UH 2/869 Umbulharjo, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.____________________________Formal Education Background:____________________________1.Foreign Language Academy Of Yogyakarta(University Of Technology Yogyakarta)2.Tourism

MULTY DAYS VOLCANO MERAPI'S PEAK HIKING

2009-08-28T02:24:00.000-07:00

This 2 days and 1 night hike begin in the foot slope of volcano Merapi northern slope at village of Selo. Begin the Hike at afternoon and set up tent at saddle of Pasar Bubrah at elevation approx 2600 alt for overnight.Your private single tent completed with hinging tent lamp ad air mat plus pillow to let you get maximum comfort of rest and recovery before proceeding the hike in early cool

Photo Collection Merbabu Part One

2009-08-28T01:59:00.000-07:00

Posted 5 five photos captured from peak of Volcano Merbabu Central Java Indonesia on hiking 15-18 August 2009.Photo by Olenx and Eko

VOLCANO MERAPI'S PEAK TREKKING FOR BACKPAKERS (2Days)

2009-08-27T21:32:00.000-07:00

This volcano Merapi hike specially designed for backpackers trip lover. We go to starting point of hike at village of Selo on northern volcano Merapi’s slope by public bus.This traveling style is less comfort in transportation as we transfer from one bus to other to reach the starting point of hike. The public bus also sometime is full of passenger and crowded so we may don’t get a seat and

Volcanoes > Bali-Lombok-Sumbawa

2009-08-22T12:34:00.000-07:00

Bali, Lombok,and Sumbawa are included in Lesser Sunda Islands, located at the edge of the Australian continental shelf. Volcanoes in the area are formed because of oceanic crusts and the movement of the shelf itself.There are 5 volcanoes found in those islands and classified as A-type volcanoes: Batur and Agung in Bali, Rinjani in Lombok,Tambora and Sangeang Api in Sumbawa.1)VOLCANO BATURlocated

LIST VOLCANO OF INDONESIA>VOLCANO NORTH MALUKU

2009-08-22T01:14:00.000-07:00

There are 6 active volcano in north Maluku, about 4 volcanoes classified as A type and 2 volcanoes classified B type. Volcano Ibu is excluded due to it's volcanic activity data is doubtful.1)VOLCANO DUKONOLocated in north side of Halmahera Island.It's hight 1087 m above sea level.Other name of this volcano are Dukoko, Tolo. The volcano is starto and classified as A type volcano. Two route

Trip General Info

2009-08-22T00:52:00.001-07:00

This posting provide general information on our volcano trekking trip included health and fitness requirement, as well as related booking condition:.>HEALTH AND FITNESS REQUIREMENT:You don’t need to be super fit to hike up some summit of volcanoes. Hiking to the summit can be undertaken by anyone with reasonably good health and average to good fitness level,plus positive attitude. As with any

Additional Price Inclussion Volcano Trekking-Climbing Activies Info

2009-08-22T00:41:00.000-07:00

This posting provide more detail information regarding what are included and excluded in cost for volcano's peak trekking packages:INCLUSION:>Pick Up Service:Pick up service available for area around Yogyakarta City, except mentioned in program.>Guides:Apply safety standard safety ratio guide to client 2=2/4, completed with standard group safety gear.The guides are local and trekking guide, they

Volcano Review > Merapi

2009-08-21T23:50:00.000-07:00

Volcano Merapi is one of the most active volcano in the world, besides Volcano Etna in Italy and Volcano Pacaya in Guatemala.Character of volcano Merapi : Most active volcano, specific volcanic bio system, body type structure, and geo-living volcanic social-culture particularly on the southern slope.1.Most active volcano: Merapi is most active volcano for its eruption periodicity is relatively

Intro>Indonesia Volcanic Curve Line and the world's most active geological zones

2009-08-05T06:42:00.000-07:00

Indonesia archipelago is one of the largest volcanic area in the world. The country is archipelagocal volcano located in sub-diction of two points of plate.One point of plate under the other plate.Simply...as expert says, the archipelago is above the Indo-Australian and Eurasian sub-diction systemMost interesting thing is one of the main line of the world's volcano pass through that sub-diction

SIMPLE LEARNING VOLCANO TREKKING OVER MERAPI

2009-07-29T13:12:00.001-07:00

This is an event that was planned on July 19-20, 2009 posted to this blog. The event was little big change in date based on participants agreement from 19 - 20 to 18-19. The event was joined by 10 participants, this quantity is more than arranged before. But that situation indicates that there are many local hikers/trekker interested in hiking up volcano Merapi.PARTICIPANTSAll participants are:

Link > Travel Site Link

2009-07-29T10:38:00.000-07:00

Specially posted to accommodate travel site include worldwide travel community based and personal homepage volcano hike travel. If you were one of travel community site's member, perhaps your homepage or your travel community group's site also posted here.1> Travel Network2>Earth Travel Review3>TripAdvisor4>Virtual Tourist5>Summit Post

Tip Info>Tackling Route Pasar Bubrah - Peak Garuda of Volcano Merapi

2009-07-29T08:24:00.001-07:00

Here I post tip and 4 photos related to trekking route began from Pasar Bubrah to the peak Garuda, peak of volcano Merapi. This part of route is the hardest one among other parts.So that...by posting these photos other people can know the route clearly.There are two routes leading up to the peak from Pasar Bubrah on mid way. First route on left side is the normal route. All photos are captured

PRIVATE CONSULTING

2009-07-28T09:35:00.000-07:00

This page section specially created for those contacting me for any request of private service arrangement of 3 to 7 days holyday hiking - climbing up summit of volcano/s in my country._____________________________________________________Private Consulting > YOGYAKARTA-MERAPI-BOROBUDUR----------------------------------------------------------------------------Code:PC 001Departure Date: On Your

Guide Two Kids and Their Parents Climb Volcano Merapi

2009-07-28T08:45:00.000-07:00

On June 15-16, 2009, I have time to guide a family :2 kids age 7 and 9 and their parents to climb up Garuda, peak of Merapi. This climbing trip was assisted by two logistic servers and two porters who were responsible to portage some group logistic and safety equipment.We begin our trip at night 11.30 by two cars from amanjiworesort: one car for clients and the other for portaging logistic and

Alert Level of some volcanoes in Indonesia decrease, but still not safe for visitors.

2009-06-09T10:39:00.000-07:00

The alert level of some volcano in Indonesia get decrease included volcano Kelud and volcano Karangentang but some other are not, particularly volcano Slamet in Central Java.Hiking to the peak of those volcano's peaks is prohibited for your safety, but some other volcanos included Volcano Merapi are safe for visitor, while Volcano Semeru was opened for visitor since on early june.Hiking to the

Photo> Morning View From Garuda Zone Mountain Merapi

2009-06-02T11:12:00.000-07:00

Both photos captured from Garuda zone, peak of mountain Merapi in the morning on May 30, 2009.Photo on left side is mountain Merbabu while photo on right side is Mountain Sumbing and Sundoro in far distance.

Volcano Trekking Guide Training

2009-05-31T11:10:00.000-07:00

On May 29, 2009 I was on duty to train 5 candidates for volcano trekking client servers.The training was held at class and field ( volcano Merapi).During training on Volcano Merapi,I was assisted by one members of mountain guide network group.PARTICIPANTS:There were 5 participants (Ags, Arf,Meg,Mjn, and Lnds )joining this hike. There were 5 participants (Ags, Arf,Meg,Mjn, and Lnds )joining this

Photo>ON GARUDA : Peak Of Volcano Merapi

2009-05-31T10:57:00.000-07:00

Photos of Garuda, peak of volcano/mountaint Merapi in Indonesia, captured in the morning on May 30, 2009 by my co-worker from mountain guide network group. Left side of Garuda has been broken caused by eruption. To scramble up needs extra careful to check up the crack before moving up.

VOLCANO MERAPI'S COUTRYSIDE TREKKING TRIP.

2009-05-05T09:40:00.000-07:00

Pick up in the morning for driving to village Turgo on southern slope of volcano Merapi. Visit local photo gallery exposing latest photo of volcano Merapi, and watch latest video of Merapi eruption, then hike up through village path, local plantation, forest to get closer and take close up view of volcano Merapi. Enjoy fresh air, bird singing along the way hike.After 2 hours hike, we reach open

Event > July 19 / 20, 2009 Merapi Volcano Trekking Trip Event

2009-02-27T05:26:00.000-08:00

There are three most active volcanoes in the world , among them: Etna in Italy, Pacaya in Guatemala, and Merapi in Indonesia. This volcano trekking trip organized by me to hike up Garuda, the peak of Merapi volcano at elevation 2968 m alt and enjoy the sunset and sunrise up there, as well as observe the volcano nature phenomenon such crater and sulfur.ITINERARY:Pick up, then drive to Selo