Exit Point #18 - Marcel Geser

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Exit Point #18 - Marcel Geser

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Jul 26, 2022

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Marcel Geser is a professional paraglider pilot, avid base jumper and president of the Swiss BASE Association. We talked to Marcel about the history of jumping and Lauterbrunnen and some of the efforts they’ve taken to preserve this epic site for jumpers.
This is a must-listen episode if you're planning your first trip to the valley.

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Jul 26, 2022

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The following are conversations with adventure sports professionals intended to extract valuable lessons and insight. Exit Point explores life through the lens of the world‘s most extreme athletes.

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Exit Point #18 - Marcel Geser

Exit Point #18 - Marcel Geser

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