Glad it is happening. I will be climbing Rinjani again. This will be my 7th visits to Mt Rinjani. I’ll never get tired of this beautiful trek.

I love climbing to Mt Rinjani because it offers very scenic trek. The view is especially spectacular when we reach the ridge of the mountain shoulder as shown below.

View of Segara Anak from the ridge at near dusk

The final trek to the base camp will be cooling as by then we would be at the altitude of 2600m there about. The camp site is pretty exposed, it is located on a ridge, but not too narrow. We will have monkeys visiting us so we have to be mindful of our food, got to keep the food out of their sight.

Our kitchen tent

With my “room-mate” Susan at base camp, she’s a real tough lady

The climb up the the summit is challenging and fulfilling. Even if one decides to abort the last bit of the summit climb will have no regrets making the attempt. Getting to the summit becomes a bonus.

View from the summit of Mt Rinjani

After the summit, the descend on the scree slope can be really fun, but scary for some. The trick is, you either stay ahead of other trekkers, or keep a distance from the front trekkers. Because, as one descend, one will trigger dust from the scree.

Descending the scree slope

The spectacular views don’t end after the summit. The trek to Segara Anak has stunning views. As we are making a steep descend to the lake, the trek can be treacherous. I have witnessed climber falling from height due to complacency. That is why I would suggest to stay one night at the base camp after the summit and not head down to Segara Anak immediately.

With Sharlene, she was feeling tired from the descent, but she was motivated by the view of the lake (background)

I have always enjoy camping by the lake shore. Not only we can visit the nearby hot spring, our guides would help to catch some fishes for dinner.

Hot spring near Segara Anak, popular with the locals too.

Claris, happy with the catch! Fishes for dinner.

Well, the excitement don’t end here. The trek out to Senaru can expect a view of the summit trail.

Summit view from the other side of the crater rim.

So you see, the trek offers views after views, and are so spectacular, that explain why I kept going back to Mt Rinjani. The locals are friendly and helpful. I am loving it!