[Disabled Skiers]

1191.2138
Bangor Historical Society/WABI Collection
Sugarloaf, Maine
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April 17 1972
Amputees learn to ski at Sugarloaf Mountain; skiing/skiers; ski instructors/instruction; interview; mostly Vietnam vets/veterans.
An amputee skier falls. Skiers adjusting bindings. Amputee skiers skiing down the slope. The reporter (Bruce Taylor) interviews one of the program staff, Sergeant Leon Duvay, who talks about the amputee skiing program starting at Valley Forge Army Hospital. An instructor advising skiers on snow conditions. Amputee skiers with outrigger ski poles. The reporter interviews an amputee skier, who describes the different types of prosthesis and skiing equipment used. He also talks about the challenges of re-learning to ski after losing a leg. The program staff member describes taking amputees to hike Mount Washington. Interview with the amputee skier. Staff member expresses wish for a professional amputee ski team. Skiers gathered on the slope. Bruce Taylor speaking from the ski slope. [End of Reel]

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