Refugees are finding solace in hiking. It’s helping their confidence as well as improving their physical and mental health. Photo: Free to Run

On World Refugee Day, Hong Kong asylum seekers talk about how hiking has helped them regain their confidence and improve their health

Fleeing conflict and turmoil, refugees arrive in Hong Kong to face an nightmarish asylum application process. Many turn to hiking as an escape

Mark Agnew

Published: 5:13pm, 20 Jun, 2017

Updated: 2:55pm, 20 Jul, 2018

Refugees are finding solace in hiking. It’s helping their confidence as well as improving their physical and mental health. Photo: Free to Run

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Mark Agnew

Mark Agnew joined the Post in 2017 to capture the booming extreme sports scene in Hong Kong. He has been involved in outdoor and extreme sports his whole life. Since living in Hong Kong, his interest has expanded to endurance sports, including ultra-running and long distances ocean rowing.