Worthy Hike of Mahameru Peak
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Semeru isn’t strange among mountain climbers.
Below are the facts about the magnificence of Semeru.Let’s start our
trip from Ranu Regulo village. You will find different morning in here. The
weather just fine, it is like perfect escape.
In Semeru region, there are three places which well-known with their magnificence they
are Ranu Pani village, Ranu Regulo village, dan Ranu Kumbolo. Ranu Pani located in kecamatan Senduro, right on the slope of Semeru. Ranu Regulo located in 2200 mdpl, it is
freezing there. The
mist slowly fade and the sun start shining.Enjoy
your trip, Indonesiaaa..!!
There
are a lot to prepare before we climbs a mountain, even a small thing can be
essentials. For example lamp, flashlight, battery, medicine, even socks. Graham
Bell stated that “Before anything else, preparation is the key to success”.
First, we have to conduct a briefing (as
always). Next, we gather the information about the track, the condition of the
mountain, the weather, check point, and so on. Further, we have to pray to our
GOD may his blessing always be with us..
It
start from Ranu Pani village, a village that located on 2200 mdpl, then we have
to hike for about 1400 meter to top but don’t worry, we will be accompanied by
amazing view and nice weather. We will track on the asphalt then the field
track and it will be a long way on the footstep track to the top of
the mountain. Here the true climbs begin!
We
need to pass four check points to reach the top of the mountain. Pass by Kalimati
in 200 mdpl, and then real climbs to the mountain peak. It is better for us to
start at night so we can enjoy the sunrise.
To reach the first check point, the track isn’t
too extreme. It is a flat road. Semeru forest is a tropical forest, with huge
and close trees, and the view cannot be described. For the time passed, the
coldness starts attack. Don’t worry with the sunlight because the threes will
protect you. We need +/- 2 hours to reach the first check point. We have a long way to go, so we better take a rest to
recharge our power and spirit.
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The
distance between the first check point and the second is quite near. It takes
bout 15 minutes on flat land.
You
will find many big trees on your way to the third check point and (the extreme
ones) a ravine! OMG.. You will also pass stone hill called “Watu Rejeng”.
Please
keep in mind! Keep the eyes on the group, You have to stay together!
On
the way to the third check point. The track is little bit extreme as the writer
stated before. We have to keep an eye on small landslide moreover when we
passes “Watu Rejeng” there will be many pebble falls to the track and there
will be a ravine too. So be careful.. Then here we go on
the third check point!
Passed
the third check point, the track is quite extreme. You will go through 45
degree slope with sandy footstep track and dust everywhere. So, it is better for you to use masker or buff to cover your respiratory organ.
Here, your muscle and thigh are in their maximum work. Then, voillaa!! there is the fourth check point. The track is
flat and it is not too far, it takes an hour to reach it.
Tired?
Of course.. Mind to give up? Break a leg dude!
You
are on it!!! Here is Ranu Kumbolo
!! The amazing lake on earth!
We
will see “the heaven” of Semeru halfway to the fourth check point. The view is
AMAZING!! (You have to see it by yourself)
From
this point we can see the shelter
to take a rest. Not too much if Ranu Kumbolo is called as “heaven on
earth” because of its indescribable view.
For
all the mountain climbers! Please take care of what GOD gave to you! Bring back
your garbage, so the amazing view will last for ever!! Please, take care the
nature for your children.
So,back
to the Ranu Kumbolo. It
called heaven on 2000 feet
height. It is a lake with staid blue water with many palm trees around it. Commonly, the climbers set their tent here.
They said that Ranukumbolo is their hometown. Also, Ranu
Kumbolo is the source of clean water for the climbers, so we are forbidden to
take a bath there.
Next,
there is an ascent called “Tanjakan Cinta” or “The ascent of Love”. There is a
myth that if we passed it with our partner so our relationship will lasts
forever. However, it is back to our own belief. I’m sure that Love isn’t a myth
J .
To
pass this ascent we have to optimize our strength just like if we fall in love
with someone. Maybe that’s why it is called “Tanjakan Cinta” or “The ascent of
Love”. But, to pass this ascent we need
to maximize our strength although it looks easy but trust me that it is hard to pass that ascent!!
There
is a land of grass surrounded by hills called “Oro-Oro Ombo” Savannah. From Oro-Oro Ombo to Cemmoro
Kandang is quite far and the track quite extreme. Should be noted that, if
there are girls on your group, there are some tips for them:
- Workout a week before it
- Prepare a suitable apparel (which is able to absorb our sweat and warm)
- Bring a Sunblock
- Bring a wet-tissue
- Stay on the group!
Along
the way there are some trees that fall down, You can take a rest on it.
Remember that it is frezing there so bring your wind breaker jackets to
avoid Hipotermia, which deadly.
So the point is prepare your mental
and you strength! Stay Focus ! Oh, there is one place called “Kelik”.
You
have to stay together on your group and go in the same way, or you will end-up
get nothing on the peak. You will late for the
sunrise because it takes too long to wait for another member.
There
are many lessons we get from this climbs. Fun, sadness, exhausted, freezing,
and so on, but we have to deal with it to reach our purpose. However, measure
your own strength don’t force yourself. Going back home safely is more
important.
So
this is it, MAHAMERU
PEAK for you guys!!
Enjoy your trip,
Enjoy your Indonesia..
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