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 altitude and six km had to be mastered - it was a great challenge.
Karl Müller looks back on the ascent: "At 5’000 meters you only move in time lapse mode, the lack of oxygen made me feel like I was drunk and concentration was only enough for step after step."
When they finally reached the summit, they were rewarded with a magnificent sunrise - it was breathtaking and both were moved to tears!
After a short stay, the descent from the mountain was already underway, since at this altitude one can get severe headaches and altitude fever. So, 1 day later they were back at the foot of Kilimanjaro.
In the end, the two gave away their Joya shoes to the local porters and mountain guides. The shoes on the new Active technology, which was to be tested by the ascent, offered the best comfort throughout and, due to their soft-elastic properties, a painless descent.
Karl and Claudio with their guides.
Without shoes, but full of awe, pride and gratitude, the trip ended in the bus and Karl Müller and Claudio Minder headed home.
What an adventure!
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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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