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March 8, 2026 | Mt. Ellen, Vermont Get ready for an unforgettable day of skiing, snowboarding, community, and giving back. Sign up HERE. The 15th Annual Green Mountain Shred-A-Thon is back at Sugarbush Resort’s Mt. Ellen on March 8, bringing together skiers and riders of all abilities for a bell-to-bell celebration fueled by laps, grit, … Read more
January kicked off 2026 with purpose, progress, and a powerful reminder of why community sits at the heart of High Fives Foundation. As winter settled in and a new year began, our focus turned toward momentum, building on everything we achieved in 2025 while opening the door to what’s ahead. The launch of the 2026 … Read more
2025 was a year defined by movement, momentum, and meaningful moments. From snow-covered peaks to warm ocean waters, from first-time experiences to powerful returns to sport, the High Fives Foundation community showed up in every season with resilience, connection, and heart. Through five pillars of sport, SNOW, BIKE, SURF, FISH, and DIRT, our athletes, staff, … Read more
High Five for being part of something powerful. The 2025 Last High Five campaign proved once again what’s possible when community shows up with heart, hustle, and belief in adaptive athletes. Throughout December, High Fives athletes, supporters, families, and friends came together for our annual month-long peer-to-peer fundraiser featuring a dollar-for-dollar match. The result was … Read more
Nonprofit Takes Helmet Safety to a New Level in Powerful #HelmetsAreCool DocumentaryThree-part film highlights athlete perspective, helmet science, and brain health to reinforce the importance of helmet use basics.highfivesfoundation.org The High Fives Foundation is proud to announce the release of its newest, free, educational documentary video, #HelmetsAreCool, produced as part of the organization’s B.A.S.I.C.S. (Being … Read more
Nonprofit Takes Helmet Safety to a New Level in Powerful #HelmetsAreCool DocumentaryThree-part film highlights athlete perspective, helmet science, and brain health to reinforce the importance of helmet use basics.highfivesfoundation.org The High Fives Foundation is proud to announce the release of its newest, free, educational documentary video, #HelmetsAreCool, produced as part of the organization’s B.A.S.I.C.S. (Being … Read more
Our 2025 High Fives Athlete of the Year, Ryan McLaren, is taking his next big step…running for Lieutenant Governor of Vermont. View his website HERE. Ryan’s story is one we know well at High Fives Foundation: set a goal, do the work, and keep moving forward, no matter the obstacles. His run for Lieutenant Governor … Read more
A limited-edition ski that gives back to the outdoor community, SHOP HERE Nordica and High Fives Foundation have partnered to release the Limited Edition Golden Enforcer 99, sold exclusively by Ski Town All Stars. A ski built to perform everywhere on the mountain while supporting athletes when it matters most. Proceeds from every Golden Enforcer … Read more
Empowering Adaptive Athletes to Explore the Backcountry The High Fives Foundation announces that applications for the 2026 Return to Dirt trips are officially open from January 1, 2026 till 12:00 AM April 1, 2026. This life-changing program provides individuals with mobility limitations the opportunity to experience the great outdoors by piloting adaptive off-road vehicles into … Read more
Becca Farewell | The Unexpected Journey Episode Description After talking with Tanja Kari in Episode 57 we were super excited to learn more about the TetraSki, an emerging technology for the adaptive alpine skiing community. If you haven’t already, I recommend giving episode 57 a listen before continuing this episode. We wanted to hear from … Read more
