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Geneva Orientation




party lifestyle


Not the spacious room with double bed we were shown !



The nearest we got to a sitting room


Drink and more drink


On the snow


Training group


With the BASI Alpine Level 2 examiner


Adaptive Level 1 

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Summer Training







Disability Skiing - Jubilee Sailing Trust











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Saint Gervais




                                         




























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