At 4,000 metres, conditions are challenging, but refugees from various countries find freedom and respite in mountaineering. They overcome physical and emotional hardships while reaching summits, reinforcing their resilience. Soroush Esfandiary, an Iranian refugee, recalls his journey through tough conditions and persecution before settling in Switzerland. He joined Peaks4All, a non-profit aiding refugee integration through mountaineering. The organization, founded by two female mountaineers, aims to connect refugees through shared experiences and promote peace in their new lives.
Mountaineering isn't just a sport. Reaching the summit brings an incredible sense of relief. And it's proof that you can overcome your physical and emotional challenges, even after extreme hardship.
We're a group of people from all over the world, connected by what we've been through. We are all here in Switzerland to find peace.
The idea of offering mountaineering to refugees in the Swiss Alps all started with two female mountaineers, motivated by their passion for Alpinism and social impact.
I had a high fever and was coughing up blood, but I kept moving. I was so afraid, he says. After joining the mass protests in Iran in 2019, he was imprisoned for two weeks.
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