Join Epic TV Women’s Weekly Host Zoe Hart for Episode 12 where she interviews French alpinist and aspirant mountain guide, Marion Poitevin. Marion shares stories about breaking into a man’s world as the first ever female climber for the Group Militaire de Haute Montagne (GMHM). As well as her new role as the first female guide and teacher for the Ecole Militaire de Haute Montagne. And even a few highlights from some first ascent and ski descents on Baffin Island and in Pakistan’s Karakoram range.
09:53 French high mountain army: "One woman in our army is enough, thanks."
06:44 Corporal Marion Poitdevin, GMHM: "I'm not a soldier."
17:37 Girls who want to climb beyond their level do not exist.
23:00 Are French mountain guides the world's most dangerous?

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Through live interviews near and far, in person and through the glory of modern technology, you will learn more about what makes these women tick, where their motivations lie, and where these wild adventures begin and end. Zoe, as one of the few women with the International Mountain Guiding Certification (UIAGM) and a professional alpinist for companies like Patagonia, Black Diamond, and Scarpa, Zoe brings the depth of her own personal adventures and experiences, and a unique eye to these interviews. Take a minute to stop and listen, I guarantee you will be inspired by these strong and passionate people!

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Join Epic TV's Women's Weekly host Zoe Hart to meet the newest additions to the Epic TV reporting family, the environmental editors Cira Ridel and Stephane Robin. Cira tells us about her new business The Greenroom Voice an online resource for consumers to understand the truth behind the production of outdoor sports clothing. Next Stephane joins us to explain his passion for environmental causes and the principles of know before you go, traveling consciously.

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Join Epic TV’s Women’s Weekly host Zoe Hart as she explores the ins and outs of Kirsty Jones' life as a professional , and world champion, kite surfer. Originally a top notch Wind Surfer, Jones quickly made the transition to Kite Surfing, and within two years of her start was already standing on podiums. Kirsty also gives insight to her passion for the ocean and protection of the ocean through environmental causes, passing on her knowledge to beginners and aspiring kite surfers through yoga and training courses, and finally find out why she thinks Donkeys are the bee’s knees .

EpicTV Women's Weekly #15

Join Epic TV Women’s Weekly Episode 13 to hear stories from steep skier Giulia Monego. From her roots in Venice, Italy to podium performances at the Verbier Extreme and beyond, Giulia is always on the move pushing herself to greater heights. Finally she tells stories of long weeks on big mountains on ski expeditions for both herself and to raise funds for underprivileged kids in developing countries through her non-profit organization, Summits4Kids.

EpicTV Women's Weekly #13

"Endurance is definitely women's forte", Rebecca Rusch, three 24-hour solo mountain bike World Champion, Master's XC World Champion, the 2011 National XC single-speed champion and a three-time national champion in 24-hour team mountain biking.

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