Bastian Kießling & Friend

Name of Participant	National Citizen	Achievement
Bastian Kießling	Germany	✅ Reached 3,805 MASL
Greg Richards	Germany	✅ Reached 3,805 MASL

Combo Trip: Mount Kerinci | Gunung Tujuh Caldera
An achievement, shaped by the mountain itself.

Huge congratulations to old mate @basti.ki and @grego_shotme for reached the summit of Mount Kerinci. Standing above the clouds with a massive volcanic landscape opening up in every direction is a moment that quietly stays with you.

The journey continued beyond the summit, aiming for Gunung Tujuh Caldera. where the seven mountain ranges that surround it stand as a living reminder of the great power of nature in the past.

Led by those who know this volcano side by side @jetzhikers , together with @andre.situpai and Juhardi, the experience was handled carefully from beginning to the end of the trip. Not just reaching the top, but moving through each of experience with respect.

During the summit push, the climb asks a little more. Steps feel heavier, the air gets thinner, but keep going. And then, without much to say, the crater opens right in front of us.

The summit is earned step by step.

Some moments are not about how high you stand, but what you carry back with you, from higher summit to the stillness of the caldera.

Kerinci Paradise
More Than Summit.

Get in touch for your summit planning.
+62812 7965 3805
info@kerinciparadise.com
www.kerinciparadise.com

#KerinciParadise #MountKerinci #GunungTujuh #KerinciTrip #MoreThanSummit

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Combo Trip: Mount Kerinci | Gunung Tujuh Caldera
An achievement, shaped by the mountain itself.

Huge congratulations to old mate @basti.ki and @grego_shotme for reached the summit of Mount Kerinci. Standing above the clouds with a massive volcanic landscape opening up in every direction is a moment that quietly stays with you.

The journey continued beyond the summit, aiming for Gunung Tujuh Caldera. where the seven mountain ranges that surround it stand as a living reminder of the great power of nature in the past.

Led by those who know this volcano side by side @jetzhikers , together with @andre.situpai and Juhardi, the experience was handled carefully from beginning to the end of the trip. Not just reaching the top, but moving through each of experience with respect.

During the summit push, the climb asks a little more. Steps feel heavier, the air gets thinner, but keep going. And then, without much to say, the crater opens right in front of us.

The summit is earned step by step.

Some moments are not about how high you stand, but what you carry back with you, from higher summit to the stillness of the caldera.

Kerinci Paradise
More Than Summit.

Get in touch for your summit planning.
+62812 7965 3805
info@kerinciparadise.com
www.kerinciparadise.com

#KerinciParadise #MountKerinci #GunungTujuh #KerinciTrip #MoreThanSummit

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𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗜𝗦 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗝𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗬. 🌋

Mount Kerinci is currently closed as volcanic activity continues to be closely monitored.
This pause is part of the mountain’s natural rhythm, something we have learned to respect through years of guiding here.

The summit is a goal, not a guarantee.
Timing, clarity, and restraint matter as much as strength.

For those who have already locked their schedule, please stay calm.
Every decision will be made with safety and clear judgment as the foundation.

𝗞𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲 | 𝙼𝚘𝚛𝚎 𝚃𝚑𝚊𝚗 𝚂𝚞𝚖𝚖𝚒𝚝

#KerinciParadise
#MoreThanSummit
#MountKerinci

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𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗜𝗦 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗝𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗬. 🌋

Mount Kerinci is currently closed as volcanic activity continues to be closely monitored.
This pause is part of the mountain’s natural rhythm, something we have learned to respect through years of guiding here.

The summit is a goal, not a guarantee.
Timing, clarity, and restraint matter as much as strength.

For those who have already locked their schedule, please stay calm.
Every decision will be made with safety and clear judgment as the foundation.

𝗞𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲 | 𝙼𝚘𝚛𝚎 𝚃𝚑𝚊𝚗 𝚂𝚞𝚖𝚖𝚒𝚝

#KerinciParadise
#MoreThanSummit
#MountKerinci

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6 DAYS OF SILENCE. NATURE IS RESETTING. 🌋

Hari ini tepat 6 hari sejak jalur pendakian Gunung Kerinci memasuki mode PAUSED (6 Jan). Atap Sumatera sedang menunjukkan aktivitasnya.

Bagi kami di Kerinci Paradise, ini bukan halangan. Ini adalah pengingat bahwa kita hanyalah tamu. Gunung Kerinci sedang bernapas, dan kita dituntun untuk satu hal: RESPECT.

Bagi yang sudah lock jadwal, TETAP TENANG. Berkaca dari pola aktivitas vulkanik, fase fluktuasi ini besar kemungkinan tidak berlarut panjang seperti dinamika tahun 2022 lalu. Ini hanyalah ritme rutin dari sebuah gunung api aktif.

Justru, jangan lengah. Gunakan jeda ini untuk melipatgandakan standar latihan fisik.

Saat gerbang dibuka nanti, Atap Sumatera akan menyambut dengan wajah terbaiknya jalur yang lebih bersih, ekosistem yang pulih, dan energi gunung yang baru.

Pastikan performa berada di level tertinggi untuk menjadi tim pertama yang kembali menapakkan kaki di sana.
Stay Safe. Stay Ready.

𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘚𝘢𝘧𝘦. 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘴𝘯`𝘵 𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦.

𝗞𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲 | 𝙼𝚘𝚛𝚎 𝚃𝚑𝚊𝚗 𝚂𝚞𝚖𝚖𝚒𝚝

#KerinciParadise #RespectNature #KerinciStatus #SummitMindset #MountKerinci2026 #GunungKerinci #SumatraExpedition #PendakiIndonesia #MountainUpdate #SevenSummitsIndonesia

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6 DAYS OF SILENCE. NATURE IS RESETTING. 🌋

Hari ini tepat 6 hari sejak jalur pendakian Gunung Kerinci memasuki mode PAUSED (6 Jan). Atap Sumatera sedang menunjukkan aktivitasnya.

Bagi kami di Kerinci Paradise, ini bukan halangan. Ini adalah pengingat bahwa kita hanyalah tamu. Gunung Kerinci sedang bernapas, dan kita dituntun untuk satu hal: RESPECT.

Bagi yang sudah lock jadwal, TETAP TENANG. Berkaca dari pola aktivitas vulkanik, fase fluktuasi ini besar kemungkinan tidak berlarut panjang seperti dinamika tahun 2022 lalu. Ini hanyalah ritme rutin dari sebuah gunung api aktif.

Justru, jangan lengah. Gunakan jeda ini untuk melipatgandakan standar latihan fisik.

Saat gerbang dibuka nanti, Atap Sumatera akan menyambut dengan wajah terbaiknya jalur yang lebih bersih, ekosistem yang pulih, dan energi gunung yang baru.

Pastikan performa berada di level tertinggi untuk menjadi tim pertama yang kembali menapakkan kaki di sana.
Stay Safe. Stay Ready.

𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘚𝘢𝘧𝘦. 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘴𝘯'𝘵 𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦.

𝗞𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲 | 𝙼𝚘𝚛𝚎 𝚃𝚑𝚊𝚗 𝚂𝚞𝚖𝚖𝚒𝚝

#KerinciParadise #RespectNature #KerinciStatus #SummitMindset #MountKerinci2026 #GunungKerinci #SumatraExpedition #PendakiIndonesia #MountainUpdate #SevenSummitsIndonesia

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Siang yang tenang di Kebun Teh Kayu Aro 🌿
hamparan hijau yang tumbuh di kaki Mount Kerinci, salah satu kebun teh tertinggi di Asia Tenggara.

Di sini, waktu terasa melambat.
Jalur berliku membelah ladang teh, desa kecil bernaung di sejuknya pegunungan, dan Gunung Kerinci berdiri sebagai penjaga langit Sumatra.

Bagi kami di Kerinci Paradise, Kayu Aro bukan sekadar persinggahan.
Ini adalah pembuka cerita, tempat tubuh dan pikiran menyesuaikan diri, sebelum melangkah lebih jauh ke alam yang lebih tinggi.

Jika suatu hari kamu merencanakan perjalanan ke Kerinci,
jangan buru-buru.
Biarkan Kayu Aro menyambutmu lebih dulu, dengan tenang dan penuh rasa.

📩 DM kami untuk itinerary Kerinci yang dirancang rapi, dan bermakna.
Kerinci Paradise | More than summit.

#KerinciParadise
#KebunTehKayuAro
#KayuAro
#MountKerinci
#ExploreKerinci
#SumatraJourney
#PremiumAdventure
#MoreThanSummit
#IndonesiaLandscape

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Siang yang tenang di Kebun Teh Kayu Aro 🌿
hamparan hijau yang tumbuh di kaki Mount Kerinci, salah satu kebun teh tertinggi di Asia Tenggara.

Di sini, waktu terasa melambat.
Jalur berliku membelah ladang teh, desa kecil bernaung di sejuknya pegunungan, dan Gunung Kerinci berdiri sebagai penjaga langit Sumatra.

Bagi kami di Kerinci Paradise, Kayu Aro bukan sekadar persinggahan.
Ini adalah pembuka cerita, tempat tubuh dan pikiran menyesuaikan diri, sebelum melangkah lebih jauh ke alam yang lebih tinggi.

Jika suatu hari kamu merencanakan perjalanan ke Kerinci,
jangan buru-buru.
Biarkan Kayu Aro menyambutmu lebih dulu, dengan tenang dan penuh rasa.

📩 DM kami untuk itinerary Kerinci yang dirancang rapi, dan bermakna.
Kerinci Paradise | More than summit.

#KerinciParadise
#KebunTehKayuAro
#KayuAro
#MountKerinci
#ExploreKerinci
#SumatraJourney
#PremiumAdventure
#MoreThanSummit
#IndonesiaLandscape

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THIS IS WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO! 💖

Moments like this remind us that guiding is never just about reaching the summit.
It’s about trust, care, and the journey shared along the way.

This message came from Diletta, our guest from Italy, who just completed her very first mountain climb on Mount Kerinci.

Making Indonesia’s highest volcano your first-ever summit is not a small decision. It takes courage, openness, and deep trust in the people who walk with you.

Her words mean everything to us:
“thanks you so much for the experience, also you are an amazing person i’ll recommend you for sure if someone ask!”

At Kerinci Paradise, we don’t simply guide people up a mountain. We walk beside you, move at your rhythm, and make sure every step feels safe, supported, and meaningful.

Thank you, for trusting us with such an important chapter of your journey.
This is more than a summit.
This is a story that stays with you.

When you’re ready, Kerinci will be waiting. 🌋✨

📩 Reach out and let us guide your journey.
info@kerinciparadise.com

#KerinciParadise #MoreThanSummit #GuestStory #MountKerinci #SumatraAdventure #TrustedGuide #FirstSummit

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THIS IS WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO! 💖

Moments like this remind us that guiding is never just about reaching the summit.
It’s about trust, care, and the journey shared along the way.

This message came from Diletta, our guest from Italy, who just completed her very first mountain climb on Mount Kerinci.

Making Indonesia’s highest volcano your first-ever summit is not a small decision. It takes courage, openness, and deep trust in the people who walk with you.

Her words mean everything to us:
“thanks you so much for the experience, also you are an amazing person i’ll recommend you for sure if someone ask!”

At Kerinci Paradise, we don’t simply guide people up a mountain. We walk beside you, move at your rhythm, and make sure every step feels safe, supported, and meaningful.

Thank you, for trusting us with such an important chapter of your journey.
This is more than a summit.
This is a story that stays with you.

When you’re ready, Kerinci will be waiting. 🌋✨

📩 Reach out and let us guide your journey.
info@kerinciparadise.com

#KerinciParadise #MoreThanSummit #GuestStory #MountKerinci #SumatraAdventure #TrustedGuide #FirstSummit

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PILAR UTAMA EKOSISTEM HUTAN HUJAN TROPIS

Pohon ini adalah contoh sempurna dari pohon Ficus (Ara), yang dikenal sebagai salah satu ‘Pohon Kunci’ (Keystone Species) dalam ekosistem.

Lihatlah akar gantung dan akar tunjangnya! Struktur akar masif ini berfungsi sebagai penstabil tanah yang kritis, mencegah erosi di daerah berlereng, dan menjadi penampung air alami.

Di mata seorang guide, pohon Ficus adalah ‘Pohon Induk’. Ia menyediakan makanan dan tempat tinggal bagi banyak spesies, dari serangga, burung, hingga primata. Kehadirannya sangat menentukan kesehatan dan keanekaragaman hayati di sekelilingnya.

Saat trekking di @bbtn_kerinciseblatofficial , sempatkan berhenti sejenak dan hargai betapa pentingnya peran raksasa hijau ini bagi dunia. . .

#PohonFicus #FicusTree #StranglerFig #KeystoneSpecies #HutanHujanTropis #TNKS #NatureEducation #kerinciparadise

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PILAR UTAMA EKOSISTEM HUTAN HUJAN TROPIS

Pohon ini adalah contoh sempurna dari pohon Ficus (Ara), yang dikenal sebagai salah satu ‘Pohon Kunci’ (Keystone Species) dalam ekosistem.

Lihatlah akar gantung dan akar tunjangnya! Struktur akar masif ini berfungsi sebagai penstabil tanah yang kritis, mencegah erosi di daerah berlereng, dan menjadi penampung air alami.

Di mata seorang guide, pohon Ficus adalah ‘Pohon Induk’. Ia menyediakan makanan dan tempat tinggal bagi banyak spesies, dari serangga, burung, hingga primata. Kehadirannya sangat menentukan kesehatan dan keanekaragaman hayati di sekelilingnya.

Saat trekking di @bbtn_kerinciseblatofficial , sempatkan berhenti sejenak dan hargai betapa pentingnya peran raksasa hijau ini bagi dunia. . .

#PohonFicus #FicusTree #StranglerFig #KeystoneSpecies #HutanHujanTropis #TNKS #NatureEducation #kerinciparadise

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A cup of warmth, somewhere above the clouds.
The wind is gentle. The world is unhurried.
From up here, the stories feel different.
It’s not loud, not rushed... just honest.

The summit is the goal, as some say.
The true arrival happens in moments like this. It happens when you finally let yourself breathe.

If you ever want a quiet place, Kerinci is the place for you.
We’ll keep the seat warm.

Contact us to explore dates or craft your own trip.
We’re here to lead, but we’ll do it your style.

#KerinciParadise #MoreThanSummit #MountKerinci

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A cup of warmth, somewhere above the clouds.
The wind is gentle. The world is unhurried.
From up here, the stories feel different.
It’s not loud, not rushed... just honest.

The summit is the goal, as some say.
The true arrival happens in moments like this. It happens when you finally let yourself breathe.

If you ever want a quiet place, Kerinci is the place for you.
We’ll keep the seat warm.

Contact us to explore dates or craft your own trip.
We’re here to lead, but we’ll do it your style.

#KerinciParadise #MoreThanSummit #MountKerinci

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Some mornings remind us why we climb at all.
Not for the summit, not for the photos,
but for that quiet moment when the world feels new again.

The air turns thin, the light turns golden,
and our hearts beat in rhythm with the mountain itself.
We smile, not because it’s easy,
but because it’s real.

This is Kerinci.
Where every trip becomes More Than Summit.

www.kerinciparadise.com

#KerinciParadise #MoreThanSummit #MountKerinci #AdventureWithSoul #Kerinci #Sumatra

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Some mornings remind us why we climb at all.
Not for the summit, not for the photos,
but for that quiet moment when the world feels new again.

The air turns thin, the light turns golden,
and our hearts beat in rhythm with the mountain itself.
We smile, not because it’s easy,
but because it’s real.

This is Kerinci.
Where every trip becomes More Than Summit.

www.kerinciparadise.com

#KerinciParadise #MoreThanSummit #MountKerinci #AdventureWithSoul #Kerinci #Sumatra

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From the volcanic heart of Kerinci to islands hopping in West Sumatra, every journey tells a different story. 🌿

Standing above the clouds on the top of Southeast Asia`s highest volcano,
island hopping across exotic islands,
or hiking where mist and sunlight meet.

This is not just a journey.
It is a collection of rare experiences,
crafted for those seeking beauty beyond the ordinary.

📍 Kerinci Paradise – More Than Summit

#KerinciParadise #ExploreSumatra #PeaktoSea #MountaintoIsland #IndonesiaTravel #HiddenGems #AdventureWithMeaning

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From the volcanic heart of Kerinci to islands hopping in West Sumatra, every journey tells a different story. 🌿

Standing above the clouds on the top of Southeast Asia's highest volcano,
island hopping across exotic islands,
or hiking where mist and sunlight meet.

This is not just a journey.
It is a collection of rare experiences,
crafted for those seeking beauty beyond the ordinary.

📍 Kerinci Paradise – More Than Summit

#KerinciParadise #ExploreSumatra #PeaktoSea #MountaintoIsland #IndonesiaTravel #HiddenGems #AdventureWithMeaning

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Di balik setiap puncak yang dicapai,
ada tawa yang tak terdengar kamera,
ada tangan yang saling menepuk di tengah kabut pagi,
dan secangkir kopi hangat yang terasa seperti pelukan. ☕

Inilah momen di mana pendakian berubah jadi perjalanan penuh arti.

Bersama Kerinci Paradise, setiap langkah punya makna
bukan sekadar sampai puncak,
tapi menemukan kebersamaan di antara langit dan bumi.

#KerinciParadise #GunungKerinci #MoreThanSummit #AdventureWithSoul #TrekkingIndonesia

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Di balik setiap puncak yang dicapai,
ada tawa yang tak terdengar kamera,
ada tangan yang saling menepuk di tengah kabut pagi,
dan secangkir kopi hangat yang terasa seperti pelukan. ☕

Inilah momen di mana pendakian berubah jadi perjalanan penuh arti.

Bersama Kerinci Paradise, setiap langkah punya makna
bukan sekadar sampai puncak,
tapi menemukan kebersamaan di antara langit dan bumi.

#KerinciParadise #GunungKerinci #MoreThanSummit #AdventureWithSoul #TrekkingIndonesia

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At 3,805 meters, the world feels silent.
No noise, no rush, just wind, light, and the quiet reminder that we are small under something vast.

From here, everything begins, your story, your challenge, your connection to the wild beauty of Sumatra.

Because reaching the top isn’t just about altitude.
It’s about attitude. 🌋

Mount Kerinci The Gate of Sumatra
Gate of Adventure
More Than Summit

KERINCI PARADISE

#MountKerinci #KerinciParadise #MoreThanSummit #ExploreSumatra #IndonesiaTravel

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At 3,805 meters, the world feels silent.
No noise, no rush, just wind, light, and the quiet reminder that we are small under something vast.

From here, everything begins, your story, your challenge, your connection to the wild beauty of Sumatra.

Because reaching the top isn’t just about altitude.
It’s about attitude. 🌋

Mount Kerinci The Gate of Sumatra
Gate of Adventure
More Than Summit

KERINCI PARADISE

#MountKerinci #KerinciParadise #MoreThanSummit #ExploreSumatra #IndonesiaTravel

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What a perfect day to reach the top of Sumatra! 🏔️
Under the clear sky, @lifethealchemist & @anicastriefler conquered Mount Kerinci 3,805 meters above the sea with an incredible sunrise blessing the summit.

From the dense misty forest to standing above the clouds, every step was a mix of laughter, challenge, and pure awe. The mountain truly showed its best face that day calm winds, golden light, and a view that felt infinite.

Big appreciation to our amazing team:
@jetzhikers – Lead Guide
@andre.situpai & Herman – Assistant Guides

It was more than just a climb, it was a shared moment of joy and gratitude for nature’s perfection. 🌄

Plan your next unforgettable journey at
👉 www.kerinciparadise.com

#KerinciParadise #MountKerinci #SumatraTrekking #KerinciExpedition #Kerinci

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What a perfect day to reach the top of Sumatra! 🏔️
Under the clear sky, @lifethealchemist & @anicastriefler conquered Mount Kerinci 3,805 meters above the sea with an incredible sunrise blessing the summit.

From the dense misty forest to standing above the clouds, every step was a mix of laughter, challenge, and pure awe. The mountain truly showed its best face that day calm winds, golden light, and a view that felt infinite.

Big appreciation to our amazing team:
@jetzhikers – Lead Guide
@andre.situpai & Herman – Assistant Guides

It was more than just a climb, it was a shared moment of joy and gratitude for nature’s perfection. 🌄

Plan your next unforgettable journey at
👉 www.kerinciparadise.com

#KerinciParadise #MountKerinci #SumatraTrekking #KerinciExpedition #Kerinci

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COMBO TRIP : MOUNT KERINCI | GUNUNG TUJUH CALDERA

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COMBO TRIP : MOUNT KERINCI | GUNUNG TUJUH CALDERA

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