To whom will we ask for protection when the barriers and obstacles blocking? To Him shall we apply security.
Mount Kerinci is the highest mountain in Sumatra, Indonesia's highest volcano and the highest peak in Indonesia outside of Papua. Mount Kerinci is located in the province of West Sumatra and Jambi, in the Bukit Barisan Mountains, near the west coast, and is located about 130 km south of Padang. The mountain is surrounded by dense forest and Kerinci Seblat National Park is the habitat of the Sumatran tiger and Sumatran rhinoceros. (http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunung_Kerinci)
Summit of Mount Kerinci is at an altitude of 3805 meters above sea level, here visitors can see in the distance stretches a panoramic view of Jambi, Padang and Bengkulu. Even the vast Indian Ocean can be seen clearly. Mount Kerinci a crater measuring 400 x 120 meters and filled with green water. On the east side there is a lake Bento, clear watery bog highest in Sumatra. In the background there are seven mountains with a very beautiful crater almost untouched. (http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunung_Kerinci)
I'm not a climber, the last time I climb to the peak is Mount Gede in 2000. I wonder what is going on inside of me until I decide to take the summit of Mount Kerinci.
So I immediately set up my physical with a lot of jogging and even doing light hiking in Cibodas.
I arrived in Jambi. Actually, to reach Mount Kerinci, better through Padang, West Sumatra.
From Jambi, I go to Sungai Penuh, the last major city. 10-hour from Jambi. Arrive at Sungai Penuh at 2 am, while I still had to take public transport to the Keresik Tuo village, the  last village. 2 Hours From Sungai Penuh. But I had to sleep at the bus stop waiting for 6 o'clock morning to get the bus to Keresik Tuo.
Arriving in Keresik Tuo. At the intersection (SImpang Macan), we can start climbing towards the R10 (Post Registration Gunung Kerinci). But because we don't understand the field, we decided to stay overnight at the base camp. Since there is no guide to come with me on that day, we were asked a Guide named Johan Kerinci to make a map of the hiking trail. With a map made ​​of cardboard Aqua, I went with 2 of my friends to the summit of Mount Kerinci.
From Rimba Gate, we started to climb, the path is still mild and not too steep. From Rimba Gate, it takes about 3 hours to reached Post 3.
"During the climb, we should not bring food that smells fishy. Due to lure wild animals like tigers. Along the way we found some tiger tracks, there is a sense of excitement and fear. Along the way we will listen to the very beautiful symphony from the birds. According to recent research there approximately 140 species of birds in the forest and some unique bird species in the world only exist in these mountains. So no wonder that journey we meet researchers from abroad who are studying one species of bird that only exists only in Kerinci mountain region. "- Afriandi
We felt so heavy terrain from Post 3 heading Heading to Shelter 3. Nearly 70% we have to use our hands to climb the tree roots along the path to the summit. There is only one lane in Mount Kerinci. And it is a dead river, which would be very difficult in the rainy season. The track is very narrow and steep. From Post 3 to Shelter 3 approximately 7 hours.
We decided to camp at Shelter 3, is not a good place to camp because the wind is very strong. We do it because we wanted to catch the sunrise at the summit.
In morning around 4. We went on a hike. From Shelter 3, we passed Tugu Yudha. An inscription on a stone in memory of the lost climbers in the 80s named Yudha. There also exist other inscriptions, namely Adi monument, also in memory of the lost climbers in the 90s named Adi.
When climbing, we can see lake called Danau Gunung Tujuh. This lake is a beautiful lake and unique in Indonesia. This lake is one of the highest caldera lake in Southeast Asia with an area of ​​approximately 960 hectares, a length of 4.5 km, and a width of 3 km. The lake elevation about 1,950 meters above sea level. The location is at the Pelompek Village, District Ayu Aro, Kerinci regency, Jambi. Because of its location at the top of the mountain, making the atmosphere of the lake is still beautiful and natural. Fresh air, green scenery, crystal clear lakes and water presenting the beauty that can make you comfortable to linger to enjoy the scenery. Besides being a place to relax and unwind, this lake is also used as a source of livelihood of local fishermen. Lake Gunung Tujuh is enchanting volcanic lake created by the volcanic eruption of Mount Seven in Kerinci regency. The eruption led to the formation of a large crater that was then filled with rain water to form a lake. Lake Gunung Tujuh has several streams, one stream empties into the Batang Hari River. - Afriandi
From shelter 3 to reach the top, we need a 2-hour ascent. The climb is very steep with a slope of nearly 80 degrees. Sand and rock climbing. Strong winds add to chill of the air temperature. However, we remain focused and pray to the God ....
And finally the summit of Mount Kerinci.

Do you know about a short guy (dwarf)? They are the greatest natural mysteries. And to this day still thoroughly by many researchers in the world. Short people / uhang Pandak is the name given to an animal (human or Bunian) which has seen a lot of people for hundreds of years. Often appear around the Kerinci Seblat National Park, Jambi. Although not a few people who've seen it, its existence until now is still a puzzle. No one knows exactly what kind of creature it is. We hear stories of climbers from Europe were lost and saved by these creatures. Even National Geographic use their camera traps in the forest in order to capture these creatures, but until now they could not be found. - Afriandi
Climbing is the purification of the soul