Joya Kilimanjaro Expedition

Setting an example against poverty with sports
Climbing the Kilimanjaro in Tanzania had an important, overriding goal. Together with a group of around 20 participants, the two health shoe entrepreneurs Karl Müller and Claudio Minder raised over 300’000 CHF for a local mother-child project. Karl and Claudio were drawn to Tanzania, because they wanted to pay respect to the origin of the health shoes, which were inspired exactly 25 years ago by the upright and natural...
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Setting an example against poverty with sports
Climbing the Kilimanjaro in Tanzania had an important, overriding goal. Together with a group of around 20 participants, the two health shoe entrepreneurs Karl Müller and Claudio Minder raised over 300’000 CHF for a local mother-child project. Karl and Claudio were drawn to Tanzania, because they wanted to pay respect to the origin of the health shoes, which were inspired exactly 25 years ago by the upright and natural...
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From Säntis to Kilimanjaro
Setting a sign against poverty with sporting commitment - in the luggage health shoes and sponsorship money for a mother-child project on site. Together with a group of around 20 participants, the two shoe manufacturers from eastern Switzerland, Karl Müller and Claudio Minder, set out on their journey. The adventure from Säntis to Kilimanjaro leads Karl and Claudio to the origin of their health shoes. As early as 25 years...
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From Säntis to Kilimanjaro
Setting a sign against poverty with sporting commitment - in the luggage health shoes and sponsorship money for a mother-child project on site. Together with a group of around 20 participants, the two shoe manufacturers from eastern Switzerland, Karl Müller and Claudio Minder, set out on their journey. The adventure from Säntis to Kilimanjaro leads Karl and Claudio to the origin of their health shoes. As early as 25 years...
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Kilimanjaro Adventure - the ascent begins
Approximately 25’000 people attempt to summit the Kilimanjaro annually, but only two thirds will be successful. The Joya founders started their ascent of 6 nights and 7 days on the so called “Whiskey Road” to the top of the Kilimanjaro! Along the way they challenged and will still challenge several climate zones. From rainforest, moorland, alpine desert to arctic summit. First thing to be recognized during the first 3 days...
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Kilimanjaro Adventure - the ascent begins
Approximately 25’000 people attempt to summit the Kilimanjaro annually, but only two thirds will be successful. The Joya founders started their ascent of 6 nights and 7 days on the so called “Whiskey Road” to the top of the Kilimanjaro! Along the way they challenged and will still challenge several climate zones. From rainforest, moorland, alpine desert to arctic summit. First thing to be recognized during the first 3 days...
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Kilimanjaro Adventure - Helping children in need
In February 2022, Joya founders Karl Müller and Claudio Minder will climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Joya shoes. The trip is organized by 4M Switzerland in collaboration with the charity Compassion and serves a greater cause - to raise funds for children living in extreme poverty in Tanzania. For 60 years the charity Compassion has been helping children around the world who are growing up in extreme poverty. Through sponsorships...
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Kilimanjaro Adventure - Helping children in need
In February 2022, Joya founders Karl Müller and Claudio Minder will climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Joya shoes. The trip is organized by 4M Switzerland in collaboration with the charity Compassion and serves a greater cause - to raise funds for children living in extreme poverty in Tanzania. For 60 years the charity Compassion has been helping children around the world who are growing up in extreme poverty. Through sponsorships...
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Kilimanjaro Adventure – Endurance Test for the Joya Active Sole
Only a few weeks until February - then Joya founders Karl Müller and Claudio Minder will climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. The perfect opportunity to put the Joya Active sole technology to the test before its launch. The newly developed Active sole features a combination of a soft elastic midsole and a supportive forefoot stabilizer. The sole structure is rounded off by a trekking sole, which provides a firm...
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Kilimanjaro Adventure – Endurance Test for the Joya Active Sole
Only a few weeks until February - then Joya founders Karl Müller and Claudio Minder will climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. The perfect opportunity to put the Joya Active sole technology to the test before its launch. The newly developed Active sole features a combination of a soft elastic midsole and a supportive forefoot stabilizer. The sole structure is rounded off by a trekking sole, which provides a firm...
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Kilimanjaro Adventure - The mountain from above
You can admire the beautiful snow-covered peak of the Kilimanjaro high up among the clouds best, becoming aware of its full intensity! Today's summit of Kilimanjaro originally consisted of three different peak points, formed after volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. The Shira volcanic cone is now extinct and eroded, while the other two, Mawenzi and Kibo, melted together after later eruptions. Kibo is the highest today with its...
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Kilimanjaro Adventure - The mountain from above
You can admire the beautiful snow-covered peak of the Kilimanjaro high up among the clouds best, becoming aware of its full intensity! Today's summit of Kilimanjaro originally consisted of three different peak points, formed after volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. The Shira volcanic cone is now extinct and eroded, while the other two, Mawenzi and Kibo, melted together after later eruptions. Kibo is the highest today with its...
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From Säntis to Kilimanjaro - we made it!
The Joya founders Karl and Claudio spent 6 nights and 7 days on their journey and they made it! They climbed the highest point of Kilimanjaro, the Uhuru summit at 5’895 meters! It was shortly after midnight when the two set off on the last Kilimanjaro leg. The mercury showed -15 degrees, the hurricane-like wind provided for a felt temperature of up to -25 degrees. About 1’200 meters of...
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From Säntis to Kilimanjaro - we made it!
The Joya founders Karl and Claudio spent 6 nights and 7 days on their journey and they made it! They climbed the highest point of Kilimanjaro, the Uhuru summit at 5’895 meters! It was shortly after midnight when the two set off on the last Kilimanjaro leg. The mercury showed -15 degrees, the hurricane-like wind provided for a felt temperature of up to -25 degrees. About 1’200 meters of...
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