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Original Skiing & Sun Adventures Exclusive Powder Byrne experiences and adventures across Switzerland, Italy, Crete and Japan.
Welcome to Exclusive Skiing & Sun Adventures with Powder Byrne BY INVITATION
We are delighted to invite you to join us for the best ski weekends and sun adventures, designed exclusively for our Client For Life Members and Guests. We have had the privilege of introducing individuals and families to the Swiss Alps as the original skiing experts since 1985. Whilst family skiing is firmly in our DNA, we have developed a range of exclusive programmes throughout the year. We’ve always believed that once a client, always a client - especially when it comes to sharing our passions for authentic travel experiences. With this in mind, we have curated ten of the most exciting and exclusive suggestions for you. From luxurious long ski weekends and powder adventures to action-packed summer escapes - all crafted and hosted by Powder Byrne, delivering the very best experiences for you and your guests to enjoy. We hope you enjoy your skiing with us this season and look forward to welcoming you as our guests again in the near future. 3
Exclusive Skiing and Adventure Itineraries - Designed for You.
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Join Us for an Active Summer Adventure in Arosa
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Spring Sunshine in Crete: Discover Porto Elounda
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Create Your Perfect Summer Adventure to Explore the Real Japan
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Luxury Ski Weekend in Pontresina St. Moritz
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Luxury Ski Tour from Cortina to Alpe di Siusi, Italian Dolomites
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Luxury Ski Break in the World-Class Resort of Zermatt, Switzerland
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Off-Piste Powder Ski & Mountain Adventure, Grindelwald
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Once in a Lifetime Hokkaido Ski Safari, Japan
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Tohoku Ski Safari featuring Alts Bandai and Zao Onsen, Japan
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Exclusive Polo Valley Experiences
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All experiences are subject to availability, itinerary changes and based on minimum occupancies. Please contact us for more information and options for solo skiers, groups and suite upgrades.
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Join us for an Active Summer Adventure in Arosa Building on the success of our programme in Arosa last summer, we're delighted to welcome you to experience an altogether different summer adventure. Carefully designed to open up a wide array of opportunities in this scenic alpine wonderland, our team will support you so you all have a seamless stay and enjoy lots of new experiences. We have selected Arosa thanks to its unique location at the end of a high Alpine valley, surrounded by beautiful peaks which shelter the resort. With no transit traffic, the mountain village is much quieter, and the air is particularly clear and pure. You will feel far away from the crowds and the bustle of the city or the thronged beaches of the Mediterranean as you take to the mountains, hosted by our experienced team, who will introduce you and your family to a whole variety of carefully selected activities. We'll deliver you a programme which makes the most of the amazing landscape, the activities and sports available so no day is the same. Our Powder Byrne team will be based in Arosa from the start of the summer holidays, ready to welcome any children in your party into an exciting half-daily programme embracing all the sports and attractions in and around the resort. Older children from 10 years are in for a treat in our PB Mountain Adventure Academy which will include mountain biking skills school, archery and survival activities, rope parks, lake swimming, and so much more during a supervised programme of adventures and activities from 9 am - 1 pm daily.
Whilst your children are off exploring with our experienced team and new-found friends, you are free to indulge your own passions in the mountains with our guides combined with some deserved relaxation. Arosa boasts some serious spa and wellness facilities perfect for recharging the batteries, as well as an exciting gourmet scene for culinary adventures. Join us in Arosa in July 2024 with prices from £3,895 per person based on 2 people sharing a double or twin room on a bed & breakfast basis at the Valsana Hotel. Price includes 7 nights accommodation. 1st class return train transfers between Zurich and Arosa. Dedicated Powder Byrne in-resort team to oversee your daily itinerary, provide private shuttles and ensure you make the most of every day. Enjoy guided mountain biking and hiking trails, take a day trip over to Lenzerheide for water sports on the Heidsee lake, discover Arosa golf course. Combine your mountain stay with a couple of nights in central Zurich on your return and let us put together a bespoke programme for you to enjoy the buzzing culture and gastronomic scene.
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Spring Sunshine in Crete: Discover Porto Elounda ESCAPE FOR EARLY SPRING SUNSHINE IN THIS GLAMOROUS CRETAN ENCLAVE
For an exclusive spring sunshine escape look no further than the Elounda Peninsula, one of the most luxurious privately owned resorts on the island. Our dedicated Client Concierge team will prepare every little detail for your personalised itinerary to ensure you make the most of this exceptional corner of Crete.
Discover this exclusive corner of Crete and let us prepare your perfect stay. Travel from mid-May, or bring the family for a May half term adventure and make the most of the amazing children’s facilities including watersports and SCUBA diving programmes.
We invite you to stay in one of the exclusive Peninsula Junior Suites which offer you privacy, uninterrupted sea-views and access to the lovely private beach.
Prices from £3,141 per person based on 2 people sharing, travelling before 30th May 2024
Indulge in the award-winning Six Senses Spa and allow us to design a programme of personalised treatments. Take to the water on the owner’s private yacht for a day of sailing and a delicious lunch hosted on board by the crew. Join our private guide for an excursion into the local countryside and meet artisan olive oil and traditional cheese producers for immersive culinary discoveries.
Includes private airport transfers to and from the resort.
Renowned for its incredible gastronomic scene, you will enjoy dinner at the Il Borro Tuscan Bistro, delicious Japanese dishes at Sumosan, Greek specialities at the Old Mill, all located a stone’s thrown from your suite. And when it comes to slowing down and soaking up some sunshine, the extensive pools and beach lounge provide the perfect environment for switching off and recharging your batteries.
Price includes 7 nights accommodation in a Peninsula Junior Suite on half board with Premium dine-around upgrade.
Includes Powder Byrne Client Concierge service to plan and prepare every element of your stay. Private charter of the owner’s sailing yacht with lunch prepared by your crew can be arranged at an additional cost. Optional personalised Six Senses Spa programme incorporating massage and treatments, including a daily menu of healthy dishes which can be enjoyed in every resort restaurant.
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Create Your Perfect Summer Adventure to Explore the Real Japan A ONCE IN A LIFETIME SUMMER ADVENTURE INCORPORATING HAND-PICKED EXPERIENCES.
Our recommended 12 day itinerary introduces you to the highlights of the Kyoto region, including the lesser-known northern landscape known as ‘Kyoto-by-the-sea’.
Starting with our recommended 12 day itinerary, prices from £7,499 per person based on 2 people sharing a double/twin room on a bed & breakfast basis.
Of the many highlights, you’ll enjoy the dramatic scenery of Amanohashidate, discover the traditional fishing village of Ine, meet sake producers, textile artists and sword smiths hard at work. You’ll experience an overnight stay at an important Buddhist monastery in Koya-san, enjoy guided hiking along some of the celebrated Kumano Kudo pilgrimage route which rewards you with breathtaking natural scenery.
Every programme will be tailor-made to match your precise dates. Prices do not include international or domestic flights.
Our private guides will accompany you on discovery tours of the mesmerising cities of Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo. You’ll stay at hand-picked properties and meet local artisans along the way who are keen to share their traditions and passion. Throughout your itinerary you will be introduced to the must-see sites, monuments, shrines and Japanese gardens, the ancient Imperial city of Nara, as well as staying overnight at your own private island hotel in Nakanioshima. We’ll create a summer itinerary that perfectly suits your interests, which maximises your time and introduces you to unique adventures away from the busy, well-trodden routes.
Price includes 11 nights accommodation in hand-picked hotels, a monastery stay and private island stay. All bullet train reservations and private transfers coordinated by your private guides. Specialist English-speaking guides and assistants to accompany you throughout and host your agreed programme. Entry fees and charges associated with the must-see sights and exclusive access to curated artisans along the way. Flexibility to extend for additional nights in central Tokyo and additional private guide services. One point of contact to coordinate all your arrangements from our head office in London.
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Luxury Ski Weekend in Pontresina St. Moritz PLAN AHEAD FOR A PRE-CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE IN DECEMBER 2024
Four day luxury couples ski weekend in the birthplace of luxury Alpine winter skiing. Join us for a uniquely hosted luxurious ski weekend, with full Powder Byrne resort services - dedicated client concierge, ski butler service, resort management, driver services and complimentary ski guiding. You are invited to stay at the renowned five-star Grand Hotel Kronenhof, Pontresina, the sister hotel of the famed Kulm St. Moritz. Enjoy the panoramic views of the Engadin mountains surrounding St. Moritz and ski the high-altitude pistes of Corvatsch, Corviglia and Diavolezza with your Powder Byrne ski guide, stopping off for a glass of bubbles on the slopes and enjoying the top mountain restaurants each day. In the evenings, relax in the hotel spa and enjoy three exclusive fine dining experiences. A welcome dinner in the Grand Restaurant, a 5-course menu in the Kronenstubli, and a unique traditional Fondue final evening at the historic bowling alley. After dinner celebrate the festive period in the hotel bar or have a night out in St. Moritz. This is the perfect retreat for couples and friends looking to escape to the mountains in style and kick off the Festive season.
The luxury ski weekend in St. Moritz and Pontresina is priced from £3,750 per person, excluding flights, based on double occupancy and includes: A 3-night stay in the Grand Hotel Kronenhof in a Deluxe Premium Double Room with breakfast. Dedicated Powder Byrne Client Concierge. Five-star resort services and 3-day Powder Byrne ski guiding. Luxury return transfers from Zurich Airport. Couples' 3-day ski passes. Three exclusive dinning experiences. Beverages at an additional cost.
Your Client Concierge will be delighted to recommend any further treats and optional additions to your luxury ski weekend. 15
Luxury Ski Tour from Cortina to Alpe di Siusi, Italian Dolomites. A BESPOKE SKI WEEKEND CONCEPT - DATES SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.
A unique ski tour for adventurous skiers, taking in the best of the Dolomiti superski, with a point to point route that spans over 100km of stunning skiing and dramatic vistas, accompanied throughout by your private guide. Starting your tour from the exclusive resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo, your guide will accompany you on a 2 day journey across the stunning valleys and peaks of Trentino and Alta Badia. You’ll ski around the Cinque Torri, down the hidden valley of Lagazuoi, onto the Pralongia plateau where, after a full days skiing, you’ll enjoy overnight accommodation in beautiful Corvara. Next morning, you’ll be guided through the Passo Gardena with the majestic Sella mountains in full view, down to Ortesei and San Christina before arriving at the expansive Alpe di Siusi alpine plateau to complete your skiing adventure. Staying overnight at a luxurious spa hotel, you’re free to explore the skiing the following day too before your private transfer back to the airport. Your bespoke tour will cover over 100km of piste skiing through 8 connected villages, with your luggage being sent ahead to await your arrival each evening. We’ll take care of all the little details so you can enjoy the majestic Dolomites including delicious mountain lunches at the finest restaurants. The perfect tour to share with a group of friends who want to experience this unique ski region.
Our luxury ski weekend tour in the Italian Dolomites starts from £3,875 per person, excluding flights, based on shared occupancy and includes: 1st night at the Hotel de Len in central Cortina on a bed & breakfast basis. 2nd night at the Hotel Col Alto in Corvara 3rd night at the Alpina Dolomites, Alpe di Siusi, with option to extend your stay further. Private ski guide for 2 days with Powder Byrne Client Concierge support and luggage transfer service. Luxury transfers from and to Venice or Innsbruck Airport. 3 day ski pass. Your flights, mountain lunches and dinners are not included in the above package price. 17
Luxury Ski Break in the World-Class Resort of Zermatt, Switzerland A BESPOKE SKI WEEKEND CONCEPT - DATES SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
An exclusive Grand Hotel luxury couples and friends Swiss Alpine Ski Tour. Join us for a bespoke long weekend of skiing in the iconic resort of Zermatt, hosted by our knowledgeable ski guides, who will introduce you to the very best of the skiing, mountain dining and other unique experiences available.
Our Zermatt luxury ski weekend starts from £3,499 per person, excluding flights, based on double occupancy and also includes:
Zermatt needs little introduction to those in search of adventurous skiing on its high altitude slopes. We’ll design the perfect itinerary so you can include the sunny southern facing slopes over the border in Italy, making the most of the brand new gondola linking across to Cervinia.
A 4-night stay at the Schweizerhof Hotel Zermatt in a Deluxe Premium Double Room with breakfast.
For those keen to incorporate something more adventurous, we can include some ski-touring on the Monterosa plateau with a mountain guide to introduce you to all that Zermatt has to offer. Your experience will be wrapped up with our luxury in-resort services, so you can relax, enjoy gourmet treats or delve into the amazing treatments available at the hotel spa. This is a perfect luxury skiing experience for couples and friends. Don’t forget, you and your friends will both enjoy a Magnum of Pol Roger Champagne with our compliments when you secure your luxury ski weekend.
Dedicated Powder Byrne Client Concierge service to prepare and plan all the elements of your itinerary. Five-star in-resort services including hosting by our Powder Byrne ski guides. 1st Class train transfers from and to Zurich Airport. 5-day ski passes. Exclusive lunch and dining experiences in the best restaurants. A full-body deep tissue massage with hot and cold stone therapy in the hotel spa. 19
Off-Piste Powder Ski & Mountain Adventure, Grindelwald JANUARY 2025 - DATES SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
Five night ski and mountain adventure designed for advanced and expert skiers seeking an off-piste thrill Did you know that back in 1985, the idea for the 'Powder Byrne' name came from the 'burning' sensation you get in your legs when skiing 'powder' snow? Powder Byrne certainly does have roots deep in the powder snow of Grindelwald in the heart of the Jungfrau region and we’re keen to share this skiers paradise with you. Our exclusive ski adventure is perfect for avid skiers looking for an adrenaline-packed long weekend full of ski touring, unique mountain experiences, great food and company this winter season. Staying in Grindelwald at a four-star superior hotel, we invite you to join us for five nights hosted by Powder Byrne, showcasing the very best of all mountain skiing and together searching for the best powder runs in the Bernese Oberland.
ARRIVAL DAY Arrive in Grindelwald with your luxury group transfer and check into your hotel. After collecting your touring equipment and passes we will enjoy a special torchlight hike and welcome fondue.
DAY 2 Your Powder Byrne ski host and Mountain Guide will meet you for an early start at your hotel for the first lifts to the Grindelwald-First area. After a few warmup runs, we start our search for the best powder and off-piste runs around the Schwarzhorn and the Faulhorn with peaks over 2,900m. After a hard day skiing into the early evening, we finish at a Mountain Hut for a traditional Swiss dinner and drinks before the final ski run back to town with torchlights.
DAY 3 Another early start and first lifts to face the ski slopes near the north face of the iconic Eiger. With your Powder Byrne ski host and Mountain Guide, we will head near the Kleine Scheidegg and Mannlichen areas to ski the best itinerary runs and tour off the beaten tracks. In the evening, relax at the hotel spa and enjoy a social evening in the charming town of Grindelwald. 21
DAY 4 After two long days of powder skiing, we understand your legs may be feeling some strain, however, you are still eager for a mountain adventure. After an enjoyable breakfast at your hotel, your Powder Byrne ski host will drive you to Grund to meet our Mountain Guide and travel up to the legendary Eiger north face. Whilst perched at an altitude of 2,000m at Stollenloch in the north face, with climbing gear and harnesses, we will sip hot beverages over the outstanding views below. For the bravest, you can abseil down part of the north face for a once-in-a-lifetime climbing experience. After learning about the famous Eiger, we journey higher to the top of Europe, the Jungfraujoch. After a short briefing, you will receive your snow shoes and harnesses and we venture out over the glacier for an out-of-this-world experience.
DAY 5 Another early start with your Powder Byrne ski host and Mountain Guide picking you up at your hotel for a short drive to Murren for the first lifts.
The once-in-a-lifetime off-piste, powder ski and mountain adventure in Grindelwald is priced from £7,150 per person, excluding flights, based on double occupancy and includes: 5 nights in the modern four-star superior Hotel Bergwelt on a bed and breakfast basis. Dedicated Powder Byrne Client Concierge. Five-star resort services including Powder Byrne driver and ski hosting. Luxury return transfers from Zurich Airport. 4-day ski pass for the Jungfrau Region. Ski Touring Set (including touring skis, bindings, skins, crampons, touring boots, poles, transceiver, shovel and probe where required). Expert briefing and an experienced off-piste Mountain Guide for three ski days. A welcome Fondue dinner experience.
You will head up to Birg and the Schilthorn to enjoy the views from the rotating Piz Gloria restaurant (the James Bond lair). From here you will enjoy a final full day of incredible off-piste touring, long powder runs and breathtaking views - taking in every moment of this unique ski landscape.
A Mountain Hut dinner experience and evening return ski.
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Jungfraujoch train tickets
Departure and luxury return transfer to Zurich airport.
Eiger North Face experience with Mountain Guide. Glacier Snowshoeing experience with Mountain Guide.
Room upgrades and further optional extras are available and can be recommended by your dedicated Client Concierge team.
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Once in a Lifetime Hokkaido Ski Safari, Japan FEATURING NISEKO, RUSUTSU, KIRORO, FURANO, SAHORO & TOMAMU (PLUS ASAHIDAKE).
When it comes to skiing in Japan, many British skiers will think of the northern island of Hokkaido and the vast backcountry skiing opportunities around Niseko. However to truly experience the breadth and variety of skiing in Hokkaido, you need local expertise to unlock the best skiing, the hidden gems and smaller resorts where the backcountry is deep and steep and the slopes are quiet. Accompanied by your Powder Byrne ski guide, we will show you the very best skiing, hosting you and coordinating all your transfers and accommodation arrangements in hand-picked properties. Our Hokkaido Ski Safari is for experienced skiers who want to ski the deep powder that Hokkaido is famous for. ARRIVAL DAY
Arrive at Tokyo Haneda International Airport and connect to the domestic terminal for your flight to the New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido. You'll be greeted by your English-speaking assistant and escorted to your private transfer to Niseko (2h15mins). You'll meet your Ski Guide at your hotel on arrival who will assist you with all your rental requirements.
DAY 2 & 3 Your Powder Byrne ski guide will meet you after breakfast and introduce you to the best slopes in the Niseko United resorts with hand-picked lunch and dinner options.
DAY 4 You will travel by private vehicle to Rusutsu (45min) and enjoy a full day skiing. Rusutsu offers the largest number of lifts in the region and is famous for powdery treeline skiing. Return back to Niseko for a relaxing onsen and delicious dinner.
DAY 5 Depart Niseko for Kiroro (1hr) to ski this exceptional backcountry resort with your guide. Enjoy the largest terrain of regulated off-piste, a magnate for experienced skiers. Late afternoon you'll depart for Furano by private transfer (2h45min).
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DAY 6 & 7
After a hearty breakfast, you'll head out onto the slopes of Furano with your Powder Byrne ski guide to enjoy the excellent terrain infamous with experienced skiers and boarders who come in search for the fabled Hokkaido powder. Overnight in Furano. The following day you have the choice to continue exploring Furano, or an optional excursion to Asahidake, where quiet backcountry bowls provide a playgound for advanced powder skiers in search of virgin terrain. Overnight back in Furano. DAY 8
THE DETAILS Our Hokkaido Ski Safari is designed to provide expert skiers with the ultimate experience in Hokkaido, away from the masses, experiencing authentic ski resorts, enjoying hand-picked Ryokans, 3 and 4 star hotels.
The price is from £7,375 per person based on 2 people sharing a double or twin room on a bed & breakfast basis.
After breakfast you will depart Furano for Sahoro by private transfer (1hr10mins). Your Powder Byrne ski guide will introduce you to the best of the advanced skiing, with spectacular views across the Tokachi plain below. Late afternoon private transfer to Tomamu (35 mins). Overnight Tomamu.
Price includes 10 nights accommodation in hand-picked hotels.
DAY 9 & 10
All transfers and private drivers (excludes international and domestic flights).
Your next 2 days will be spent exploring the skiing available in Tomamu with your private ski guide including the treeline skiing and sanctioned off-piste terrain. Overnight Tomamu. DAY 11+
Return back to New Chitose Airport and fly to Tokyo Haneda airport where we can arrange an extension to your programme with a few nights in Tokyo with a private guide. Alternatively, fly to Osaka Itami airport and we will arrange an extended itinerary in the awe-inspiring UNESCO World Heritage city of Kyoto, Japan's old Imperial capital. Extended itineraries are subject to availability and additional cost.
Dedicated support from Powder Byrne client concierge to prepare your bespoke itinerary.
All ski passes in Hokkaido for the duration of the ski safari. Dedicated Powder Byrne ski guide to accompany the group and show you the best slopes and the best conditions throughout the safari. Rental ski equipment is not included and is payable locally, your ski guide will return all your rented equipment back to the shop in Niseko after you have departed. Optional tour of Asahidake back-country skiing from £790 per person, includes back-country ski guide, lift passes and additional private transfer.
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Tohoku Ski Safari featuring Alts Bandai and Zao Onsen, Japan A ONCE IN A LIFETIME SKI SAFARI ACROSS LESSER-KNOWN TOHOKU RESORTS
The attraction of skiing in the Tohoku region is that thanks to the exceptional bullet train network, there is no need to take an internal flight from Tokyo. Take a train to Koriyama station (1h 20mins) and a short private transfer (1hr) and you'll pull into your hotel ready to hit the slopes the next day feeling fresh.
Zao Onsen's rich cultural heritage sets it apart from other resorts. It offers a more authentic experience compared to internationally-styled resorts like Niseko, attracting skiers seeking a deeper connection to Japan's history and culture.
Firstly you'll discover the largest ski area in Tohoku, spanning the 3 mountains of Mt. Bandai, Mt. Nekomagadate and Mt. Umaya, enjoying 2 full ski days in Alts Bandai with your Powder Byrne ski guide. From there, your private transfer (2h 15mins) will deliver you to Zao Onsen, a legendary ski resort in central Tohoku, your base for the next 3 nights.
The prices are from £5,499 per person based on 2 people sharing a double or twin room on a bed & breakfast basis.
Zao Onsen is a unique ski resort with a rich history and natural attractions offering 57 slopes served by modern gondolas and lifts. The town has been welcoming visitors since 860, and its steaming sulphur waters have made it a famous onsen spa town. The acidic baths throughout the resort offer rejuvenating effects and are a must-try experience. Known for its incredible powder snow, interconnected ski zone and 'Snow Monsters' (trees laden with deep snow and frozen into unearthly forms). The Juhyogen slope stands out as the longest intermediate run in the resort, spanning over 10 km from the top to the village centre.
Price includes 8 nights of accommodation in hand-picked hotels and all ski passes for the ski safari. All bullet train reservations and private transfers (excludes international flights). Dedicated Powder Byrne ski guide to accompany the group and show you the best slopes and the best conditions throughout the safari. Rental ski equipment is not included and is payable locally, your ski guide will assist you with everything you need. The price also includes 2 additional nights in central Tokyo and a full day private guide service. 29
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