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Carlie Cook on Climbing, College, and Cultivating Positivity | The Unexpected Journey Episode Description Carlie Cook has lived nearly her entire life with her disability after she was paralyzed in a car accident at three years old. Now, as an adult, she has a full life in Western Massachusetts where she is a a professional … Read more
Cole Bernier on Adaptive Mountain Biking and Mental Health | The Unexpected Journey Episode Description Cole Bernier and I initially connected on a work call. After discussing collaborative opportunities between Bowhead, where he works on the sales team, and EmpowerSCI, my workplace, we chatted generally about our experiences with spinal cord injury. Cole was very … Read more
Help provide $10,000 in funding for life-changing wheelchairs and adaptive mobility equipment.
As we celebrate these milestones, we look forward to the journey ahead, continuing to uplift, support, and champion our athletes every step of the way. 2026VIEW JANUARY HIGHLIGHTS HEREVIEW FEBRUARY HIGHLIGHTS HEREVIEW MARCH HIGHLIGHTS HEREVIEW APRIL HIGHLIGHTS HEREVIEW MaY HIGHLIGHTS HEREVIEW JUNE HIGHLIGHTS HEREVIEW JULY HIGHLIGHTS HERE2025VIEW JANUARY HIGHLIGHTS HEREVIEW FEBRUARY HIGHLIGHTS HEREVIEW MARCH HIGHLIGHTS … Read more
NEW PARTNER ANNOUNCEMENT Built around a life on the water, Huk creates performance fishing gear designed for anglers who are always chasing the next adventure. Their name comes from the simple tool that has connected people to the water for thousands of years: the hook. That connection to water, adventure, and community makes Huk a … Read more
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of gliding across the water and with the help of LIND Surf, Athletes Brierley McCubbins and Dariel Meléndez experienced a whole new way to surf. Through two new videos, High Fives Foundation and LIND Surf showcase how electric surf technology can create new opportunities. Electric surfing removes the need … Read more
In Quarter 2 of 2026, the High Fives Foundation’s Five for Fives program raised nearly $13,000 to support adaptive athletes in their journeys back to the sports and outdoor activities they love. The Five for Fives program gives businesses an impactful way to contribute to High Fives’ mission by integrating giving directly into their products … Read more
On July 30–31, High Fives Foundation and Access Unlimited brought nine athletes together in Narragansett, Rhode Island, for two days centered around adaptive fishing, community, and time on the water. With seven boats ready to go, the group started early, hitting the water around 5:55 a.m. The early wake-up was worth it. Conditions lined up … Read more
August 5–9, 2026 | Dillon, Montana The 2026 High Fives x Access Unlimited Montana Fish trip was one for the books. Hosted at Silver Bow Lodge in Dillon, Montana, this year’s adventure brought together 54 people, including 10 High Fives Athletes, making it the largest Montana trip to date. Over four unforgettable days, athletes, families, … Read more
August 6, 2026 | Sky Tavern, Reno, Nevada Another Community Bike Day brought the High Fives crew back to Sky Tavern on August 6 for an afternoon of adaptive mountain biking, community, and time on the trails. This session welcomed 12 High Fives Athletes, giving riders the opportunity to get outside and explore the trails … Read more
