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U.S. Army photoLt. Col. (Ret.) Dennis Walburn, who lost his left leg to an improvised explosive device during a tour in Iraq, demonstrates his adaptive skiing skills at Steamboat Springs, Colo., in January.

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Many people, whether they ski or not, dream of the feeling of the wind blowing in their face while hearing the swishing sound of skis gliding over the snow. For the average person, this dream could become a reality with a few lessons. But for someone with a disability, getting there may be much more complex.

January 20, 2010