"After the trail has been repaired to ensure visitor safety, a verification team will assess whether it is truly safe and suitable for climbing again," said Director General of Natural Resources and Ecosystem Conservation (KSDAE), at the Forestry Ministry, Satyawan Pudyatmoko, in Jakarta, on Thursday.
The verification results are planned to be discussed at a meeting to be held on Friday, August 8.
The meeting will be attended by various stakeholders, including the Ministry of Forestry, the Ministry of Tourism, and local governments. Nature tourism associations operating within Mount Rinjani National Park will also participate to review the verification outcomes.
"If the verification team declares it suitable and all parties agree, it will be reopened immediately," Pudyatmoko said.
"The closure will last until August 10, so it will reopen on August 11. The final decision, however, depends on the results of tomorrow's meeting," he added.
Previously, the West Nusa Tenggara Provincial Government, in coordination with the Mount Rinjani National Park Office (BTNGR), announced new SOPs for climbing Mount Rinjani to be implemented starting August 11, 2025.
Additionally, training will be provided for the 371 porters and guides operating on the mountain.
The measure follows several incidents, including the death of Brazilian climber Juliana Marins, who fell into a 600-meter ravine.
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Editor: M Razi Rahman
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