Journalist Report East Java Tribune Network, Aflahul Abidin
TRIBUNJATIMTIMUR.COM, BANYUWANGI – Climbing Mount Roung via Kalibaru, Regency Banyuwangi plans to reopen.
The climb has been closed for about six months, precisely after the eruption at the end of July 2022.
The reopening of the climbing route was announced through an announcement letter issued by the Mt Raung Secretariat.
The announcement letter was signed by the Head of the Mt Raung Priyono Secretariat and the Head of Wonorejo Hamlet, Dimas Wahyu Pramana..
When confirmed, Dimas confirmed the plan to open the climbing route Mount Roung via Kalibaru.
“Per 1 February 2023,” said Dimas, Friday (27/1/2023).
Dimas said, The secretariat has coordinated with PVMBG and Perum Perhutani regarding plans to reopen the climbing route.
Opening of climbing routes, he said, will be adjusted to the recommendations previously issued by the Geological Agency.
In the recommendations issued when Mount Roung raise status to level 2 or alert it, the public or tourists are prohibited from approaching at a distance 3 kilometer (km) from the summit crater.
So therefore, The opening of the climbing route will only be open to Puncak Bendera or the vegetation limit.
“This is in accordance with the Geological Agency's recommendations, the distance is approx 3 kilometer (km) from the top of the crater,” said Dimas.
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later, Prospective climbers must sign a letter on a stamp stating their willingness to comply with these restrictions.
“For visitors who violate, Any risks that arise will be the responsibility of each visitor,” continued Dimas.
