Kilimanjaro Adventure - Preparation

In order to climb the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro at an altitude of 5,895 meters, you have to be well prepared. Even though the several-day hike on easy to moderately difficult terrain does not require alpine skills, good physical endurance is essential.

 

The preparation plan therefore includes hikes as endurance training, which also has the purpose of getting a feeling for the correct distribution of strength at the mountain.

This is why Joya founders Karl Müller and Claudio Minder chose to climb the Barrhorn. The 3,610m high mountain is located in the Valais Alps and is known as the highest mountain of Europe, which can be climbed without high-alpine equipment.

As expected, Karl and Claudio summited in Joya boots, proving the compatibility of Joya outdoor boots with crampons. At the top, they experienced a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains with one or the other four thousand meter peaks - Mount Kilimanjaro can come!

 

Karl Müller und Claudio Minder auf dem Barrhorn-Gipfel

Karl Müller & Claudio Minder on top of the Barrhorn - wearing Joya shoes

Kilimanjaro Adventure - The Mother-Child Program

Kilimanjaro Adventure - The Mother-Child Program

Tanzania is one of the poorest countries in the world and life is a daily struggle for survival. Extreme diseases add to the fact that many children become orphans and must take responsibility for their house and siblings at a very early age. They grow up under unimaginable circumstances and almost half of the children under the age of 5 are underdeveloped in their physical growth, due to malnutrition.  ...

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Kilimanjaro Adventure - The Mother-Child Program

Tanzania is one of the poorest countries in the world and life is a daily struggle for survival. Extreme diseases add to the fact that many children become orphans and must take responsibility for their house and siblings at a very early age. They grow up under unimaginable circumstances and almost half of the children under the age of 5 are underdeveloped in their physical growth, due to malnutrition.  ...

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Setting an example against poverty with sports

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

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

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

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

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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