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By JANICE KURBJUN, SUMMIT DAILY NEWS

More than 800 individuals from more than 30 states and five foreign countries have descended upon Beaver Run Resort and Breckenridge Ski Resort to enjoy a week of learning new adaptive snowsports teaching techniques and participating in on-the-snow activities for individuals with disabilities.

It's the 24th annual Hartford Ski Spectacular, an eight-day event and the nation's largest of its kind. Traditionally, more than 700 participants ranging in ability from first-time skiers to members of the U.S. Paralympics Alpine Skiing National Team come together during the event.

This year, more than 100 wounded warriors and their families will be part of the festivities.

“The Hartford Ski Spectacular is an ideal event for individuals with disabilities to develop independence, confidence and fitness,” said Kirk Bauer, JD, executive director of Disabled Sports USA. Bauer, a disabled Vietnam veteran, previously scaled Mount Kilimanjaro with two wounded warriors who received their first sports training at The Hartford Ski Spectacular.

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