Manx snowboardcrosser Zoe Gillings has been enjoying a break at the end of a long season which began back in September.
The 23 year-old finished 5th in the World Cup overall standings.
Zoe is widely regarded as Great Britain's best hope for a medal at the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver.
She says the past campaign has given her added confidence:-

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