6th of 7 Summits- The First DAK On The SUMMIT OF THE Tallest Mountain In Oceania

I can hardly believe how close I am to completing the Seven Summits, and how far I’ve come since losing my legs in Afghanistan in 2010.

Back then, I felt completely lost. The future seemed terrifying and uncertain. I didn’t know what I would be capable of, or how I could build a life that felt meaningful. And yet, here I am  having summited Puncak Jaya (Carstensz Pyramid), the tallest mountain in Oceania, at 07:00 on 18 October 2025.

Standing 4,884 meters tall, Puncak Jaya rises from the island of New Guinea as the highest island peak on Earth, and the tallest mountain in Indonesia and Oceania. It sits proudly within the Sudirman Range of the highlands of Mimika Regency, Central Papua, Indonesia.

Conquering the sixth of the Seven Summits was no easy task. I found Puncak Jaya to be one of the most technical climbs of them all, testing every ounce of skill and determination. But through teamwork, encouragement, and perseverance, we reached the summit together.

I owe immense gratitude to my incredible team Mingma Sherpa and Abiral Rai, who travelled all the way from Nepal to support me, as well as our local guides Poxi and Hatta. My thanks also go to Seven Summit Treks, 14 Peaks Expeditions, and Tropic Adventures for managing the logistics. This success belongs not just to me, but to every one of these people and to my family, friends, charities, communities, sponsors, and supporters, without whom none of this would have been possible.

I’m climbing these mountains for something far greater than personal achievement. Through each ascent, I aim to show that resilience, determination and a positive mindset can break through any perceived limitation. My hope is to inspire others to climb their own mountains, whatever challenges they may face.

When I finally complete the Seven Summits, I want this achievement to serve as a lasting platform to champion change - changing how the world views disability, and how we, as individuals with disabilities, view ourselves. I want to show that anything is possible!