The provincial capital of West Sumatra is Padang. The province is served by Minangkabau international airport located 23 kilometres north-west of Padang city.

Not far from Padang is the excellent volcano Talang. Further north near the tourist town of Bukittinggi are three great hikes: Marapi, Singgalang and Malintang (Sago). Much further south on the border with Jambi province is the highest peak in Sumatra, Gunung Kerinci.

A Selection of Photos of West Sumatra’s Ribus

One of many yellow signs on the trail to Marapi (Daniel Quinn, April 2010) One of many yellow signs on the trail to Marapi (Daniel Quinn, April 2010)

Early morning mists on Gunung Talang (Daniel Quinn, June 2011) Early morning mists on Gunung Talang (Daniel Quinn, June 2011)

Singgalang from Marapi (Daniel Quinn, April 2010) Singgalang from Marapi (Daniel Quinn, April 2010)

Marapi from the road to Bukittinggi (Daniel Quinn, April 2010) Marapi from the road to Bukittinggi (Daniel Quinn, April 2010)

Map of West Sumatra’s Ribus

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Statistics and Links to West Sumatra’s Ribus

Name	Elevation	Prominence	Ribu Category	Island	Bagging Info
Kerinci	3,805 m	3,805 m	Sangat Tinggi	Sumatra
Talakmau	2,919 m	2,329 m	Tinggi Sedang	Sumatra
Marapi	2,891 m	2,116 m	Tinggi Sedang	Sumatra
Singgalang	2,877 m	1,723 m	Tinggi Sedang	Sumatra
Pantaicermin	2,690 m	1,218 m	Tinggi Sedang	Sumatra
Talang	2,597 m	1,047 m	Tinggi Sedang	Sumatra
Hijau	2,272 m	1,368 m	Tinggi Sedang	Sumatra
Malintang (Sago)	2,271 m	1,388 m	Tinggi Sedang	Sumatra
Malea	2,199 m	1,422 m	Tinggi Sedang	Sumatra