August 21, 2026 | Montana
Five High Fives Foundation athletes came together in Montana for an overnight adventure and a full day on the water with Access Unlimited, built around fishing, connection, and growing the adaptive outdoor community across the state.
The group spent the day floating and fishing the Madison River with an incredible crew of guides and supporters. Between the boats, anglers landed 45 fish out of 54 hooked, but the numbers were only a small part of what made the day memorable.
Building Community in Montana
A major goal of the trip was simple…bring people together.
High Fives and Access Unlimited continue to create opportunities for adaptive athletes to meet one another, experience new activities, and build a stronger adaptive community in Montana. Ability Montana, one of High Fives’ partners, also helped make the experience possible, with the group gathering at the Madison Valley boat ramp before heading out on the river.
Athletes were able to stay in cabins, spend the day with experienced guides, and enjoy everything that comes with a day on the river.
One of the highlights was having Jordan Walker and his family join the experience, with both his mom and dad making the trip. Having families alongside athletes adds another layer to these camps, giving everyone a chance to experience the community that surrounds adaptive recreation.
And, as always, Jesse Alberi brought plenty of energy as the unofficial hype man for the day.
The crew extended well beyond the athletes and guides. Scott Kelly and Aimee from Burnt Tree Brewing joined the group, along with Dave Cam, for the float trip. Burnt Tree Brewing kept the good times going afterward by providing pizza and drinks for everyone following the day on the water.
The camp also introduced new people to the adaptive community. A University of Montana Western football player brought his cousin out to experience the day, while Dennis and Maddie traveled from Colorado, building a Yellowstone visit into their Montana adventure.
It was another reminder of something that happens again and again at High Fives camps…once you get a taste of what is possible, you want to do more.
A special High Five also goes to Keith and John Anderson of Anderson & Platt, who helped row the river alongside Alberi and played an important role in making the day happen.
In just one night and one day of fishing, five athletes shared the river, connected with new friends, and experienced another piece of what Montana has to offer.
Trips like Montana Fish Day Camp are about much more than catching fish. They create an entry point into adaptive recreation, introduce athletes and families to a growing community, and build relationships that continue long after everyone gets off the river.
54 fish hooked. 45 landed. Five athletes. One incredible day in Montana.
High Five to Access Unlimited, Ability Montana, the guides, volunteers, families, and everyone who helped make the day possible.
