Lilie Wijayanti Poegiono and Elsa Laksono

Two female climbers named Lilie Wijayanti Poegiono and Elsa Laksono died at Puncak Jaya or the Carstensz Pyramid in Mimika Regency, Central Papua, Indonesia. Both are suspected of dying from hypothermia.

The two climbers had previously reached the peak of Carstensz with their group on Friday (28/2/2025). Tragically, Lilie and Elsa were later reported dead in the early hours of Saturday (1/3/2025). They died on their way down from the peak of the mountain 4,884 meters above sea level (masl).

Lilie Wijayanti Poegiono and Elsa Laksono were two female climbers who died while climbing Carstensz Peak in Central Papua on March 1, 2025. The two had been best friends since junior high school and were known as the "Queen of Climbers".

Lilie and Elsa's Profiles
• Lilie and Elsa graduated from SMAK St. Albertus Malang.
• Lilie studied at Telkom, while Elsa studied dentistry in Jakarta.
• Both were members of the Seven Summits Indonesia mission, which was to conquer the seven highest peaks in Indonesia.
• Lilie and Elsa were also members of a group called Kura-kura Gunung.

Death Incident
• Lilie and Elsa died of hypothermia when bad weather hit Carstensz Peak.
• The rescue process was dramatic because it was hampered by extreme temperatures and snowfall.
• Their bodies have been evacuated by the SAR team.

This incident is heartbreaking
This incident is heartbreaking for the Indonesian climbing world and activists and lovers of outdoor activities.