CLIMBER BLOG: Michael Muller
Why I joined SOTSK
I got involved with SOTSK over a year ago when Kenna asked me if I had any interest in climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro with him. It took me all of about 2 seconds of deep insightful thought before I could answer him with certainty that hell yes I’d go. I had spent many years under water and on mountains but this would be my first at that altitude. Kenna is an enigmatic person that has that glow of a dreamer and being a dreamer myself I jumped right into his dream with him and was honored to be a small part of a huge mission.
I took away many things from the climb, most importantly a deep and utter respect for how important water is for our survival as a race and how fortunate one is if they have access to clean drinking water. Until I saw lack of water with my own eyes, it was still difficult to know how blessed I really am to have access for myself and my family. I also took away personal internal mementos such as smashing my will into oblivion by pushing my mind and body in new ways I hadn’t known. I took away friendships I believe will be lifelong. I took many things for which I’m a fuller man for it. I also gave a piece of me on that climb so I like the balance of give and take.
