
An international field of racers compete in the most grueling endurance ski race in the world. Racers from the United States, Canada, Germany, Switzerland, England, Austria, Argentina, Chile, and New Zealand will ski day and night for 24 continuous hours vying for the hotly coveted title of "World's Toughest Skiers".
Competitors raced day and night battling subzero temperatures, changes in weather, course conditions, fatigue, and each other.
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The two-person teams charge out of the gondola on top of Aspen Mountain, step into their skis, and fly down the course with one team member drafting behind the other. The teams race the clock day and night, attempting to log the largest number of laps and the single fastest lap time.
The 1996 24 Hours of Aspen race will raise money for two local organizations, Andrea Jaeger's Kids' Stuff Foundation and the Aspen Valley Ski Club. This is Land Rover North America, Inc.'s eighth year as title sponsor of the event.
"We at Land Rover are proud of our long association with this race," said Charles R. Hughes, president, Land Rover North America, Inc. "It reflects the spirit of our products -- unique, tough and demanding the highest levels of performance."