Mt Wilhelm Independence Day climb

Mt Wilhelm Independence Day climb underway

Mt Wilhelm is the highest summit in Papua New Guinea,  rising 4509m high, and  is located among spike range peak in the northeast between Madang Province and Western Highlands Province.

Event coordinator Chris Jamie confirmed that 50 climbers are participating which include students, school teachers, guardians and parents.

Jamie said the trekking is well underway with the raising of the PNG flag to take place tomorrow.

“We started our first day event by trekking to Mt.Wilhelm today and we will set up outdoors camps for climbers during the three nights,” he said.