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Meet Marion Poitevin: Alpinist, Skier and Mountain Fanatic

Meet the only women EVER to have been in the elite alpine section of the French Army

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By Ellie Mahoney, Updated

A to B - Journeys: The WoMoCo (Women's Mountain Collective) catch up with alpinist Marion Poitevin.

Female mountaineer Marion Poitevin has been breaking boundaries left right and centre as a High Mountain Guide, alpinist and member of the elite section of the French military.

The Women's Mountain Collective spent a chilled weekend ski touring with Marion and GAF74 to hear more of her life journey so far....and to nip up and down a 45 degree couloir at the same time!

Thanks to GAF74 and the 'Comité Haute-Savoie des Clubs alpins et de montagne' for inviting the Women's Mountain Collective to join them.

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