Skiing on the Equator: Investigating the Mythical Puncak Jaya Ski Resort Puncak Jayaโalso known as the Carstensz Pyramidโis a 4,884-meter (16,024-foot) peak in the highlands of Papua, Indonesia, famed as the only place in the equatorial Pacific with year-round ice. In recent years, an intriguing rumor has circulated: that a ski resort once operated on the slopes of Puncak Jaya, making it the worldโs second-highest ski area despite its tropical location. […] Clay Malott | February 14, 2025 0 Comments