To finish off the warm-weather activity lineup, golfers will head
to the Cal Olsen-designed Sierra Star Golf Course, California 's
highest 18-hole course. DAV, which has co-sponsored the event
since 1991, is a nonprofit, congressionally chartered veterans service
organization, with a membership of more than one million wartime disabled
veterans.

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Additionally, Mammoth -- in typical grandiose
fashion -- will have two all-American fireworks shows lighting up the
nighttime skies through the weekend. This scenic, par-70 course covers 6,708 yards
and is lined with Jeffrey Pines and White Fir trees, affording
majestic views of the surrounding area.

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During the six-day program, the veterans will learn adaptive Alpine and
Nordic skiing and be introduced to a variety of other adaptive activities and
sports, such as rock climbing , scuba diving, snowmobiling and sled hockey.

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and snowboarders will have access to a variety of intermediate and
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"VA continues to be a recognized leader in providing disabled veterans
with comprehensive rehabilitation programs, allowing them to challenge
themselves both physically and mentally," said Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Anthony J. Sursely.

For further information, contact Jenny Shafer Tankersley, VA public
affairs coordinator, Winter Sports Clinic , at (757) 728-3450; or Rob Lewis,
DAV communications, at (859) 442-2049.

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The resort
typically enjoys one of the longest ski seasons in the country but
with 575" of snow by the end of April, the 2004-05 season has been
exceptional, prolonging great conditions well into the summer. The package is valid July 1-4, 2005. "These veterans demonstrate to all of us that it is
ability, not disability , that counts.

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Mammoth Mountain, with a summit elevation of 11,053 feet, has been
buried under 15 to 20 feet of snow since last October.) VA Medical Center and
VA's Rocky Mountain Network. "I have been a participant in this
event and eagerly anticipate returning to Snowmass to represent DAV as its
national commander.

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FEATURE/Four For The Fourth -- Ski Mountain Bike Hike and Golf This 4th of July at Mammoth Mountain

Mountain bikers will take off on trails at the Mammoth
Mountain Bike Park, with breathtaking scenery and a wide variety of
terrain options for every ability level. Prices are based on double occupancy for a two-night
stay.
"The National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic is a fantastic
example of partnership between DAV and VA, with both organizations committed
to serving the rehabilitative needs of our nation's disabled veterans," said
DAV National Commander James E.

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Known for inspiring "Miracles on the Mountainside," the National Disabled
Veterans Winter Sports Clinic shows that the lives of disabled veterans can be
changed forever when they discover the challenges they can overcome.

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special package is available combining all of these activities with
overnight lodging, starting at $105., April 3-8, 2005.

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A variety of lodging options include luxury hotel rooms, rustic
lakeside cabins, and new resort condominiums in The Village at
Mammoth , which also offers dining, shopping, events and live music.com or call
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VA is a recognized leader in rehabilitation, with recreational therapy
programs at each of its 158 hospitals.

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The special Four for the Fourth Lodging package is being offered at
Mammoth Mountain Inn, Juniper Springs Resort and the Village at
Mammoth and includes a two night stay, two lift tickets, two rounds of
golf at Sierra Star and two bike park passes for as low as $105 per
person/per night.
A number of newly injured veterans from Operation Enduring Freedom and
Operation Iraqi Freedom have signed up to join their fellow veterans at the
clinic this year to challenge themselves at this special event. I know this year's Winter Sports Clinic will be a life-
changing experience for everyone involved.

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----Big mountain, big
snow, big scenery and for this July Fourth, a big bonus for holiday
travelers with a passion for the outdoors: Mammoth Mountain,
California will offer skiing, mountain biking, golf, hiking and more
-- all in the same day. Numerous trails from the historic 1920's
era lodge provide visitors stunning views of the area's lakes and
scenic snow-capped mountains.

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Thanks to near-record snowfalls this past winter, visitors will be
able to ski on upper Mammoth Mountain , hike and bike the trails around
the lower Mountain, and tee it up at nearby Sierra Star Golf Course . WASHINGTON, More than 350 disabled veterans will
ski the Rocky Mountains at the 19th National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports
Clinic in Snowmass Village at Aspen, Colo.
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Jointly sponsored by VA and the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), the
clinic is hosted each year by the Grand Junction (Colo.

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While conditions will be white near the top of the mountain, the
resort's 3,100 ' vertical foot rise means summer will be in season on
the lower part. For hikers, Tamarack Loge and
the nearby Lakes Basin will serve as an ideal starting point to set
off on a summer holiday trek .

Their strength of spirit and
determination to overcome adversity encourage all Americans who face
challenges in their lives. Or, log on to the event's web site at:
http://www.

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