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This summer, the High Fives Foundation teamed up with Reno Rescue to host a series of Equine Therapy sessions designed to help athletes build confidence, balance, and connection through the power of horses. Reno Rescue is a nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating horses, offering inclusive riding lessons for individuals of all physical abilities, … Read more
“We’re going to go out, explore some of the trail network here, and have some fun.”— Lawrence Green, High Fives Athlete & Employee This September, adaptive athletes came together in Truckee and at Northstar California Resort for three unforgettable days of riding, learning, and connecting on the trails. From first turns on adaptive bikes to … Read more
A Ski / Shirt Combo Built for Impact What started as a shared love for skiing over two decades ago has turned into something much bigger, a collaboration that blends innovation, style, and purpose. J Skis is dropping a very special Limited Edition “Adapt & Destroy” ski inspired by a story that began 25 years … Read more
Own a piece of freeride mountain bike history and support a great cause. Each item in this auction, from signed jerseys and tees to helmets, was generously donated by top professional riders from the 2025 Red Bull Rampage community. 💚 Your bid helps adaptive athletes get back on the trail. Bid on Brandon Semenuk’s Gear HERE … Read more
High Fives Foundation Surpasses 1,000 Athletes Funded with More Than $414,000 in New Grants The High Fives Foundation announced that it has surpassed a historic milestone…more than 1,000 athletes funded since the nonprofit’s inception in 2009. The achievement comes with the close of the 2025 Empowerment Fund Cycle 2, during which the Foundation awarded $414,107 … Read more
On September 18th, 2025, the High Fives Foundation brought the Mile High Classic Charity Golf Tournament to a new course…Golf at River Valley Ranch in Carbondale, Colorado. This marked our first year hosting in the Roaring Fork Valley. With 36 teams, 10 High Fives Athletes, and an incredible turnout from locals and supporters, the Mile … Read more
VOTE FOR HIGH FIVES HERE, UNDER HONOREE Today, High Fives Foundation was announced as an honoree in the Defender Service Honorees in the fifth annual Defender Service Award presented by CHASE. DEFENDER, the original British adventure brand, is recognized across the globe for inspiring humanitarian action, conservation and adventure. The Defender Service Awards, Presented by … Read more
Joel Brown on Dance and Determination | The Unexpected Journey Episode Description Joel Brown is a paraplegic dancer, choreographer, and musician. He grew up in Salt Lake City in a large creative family and was paralyzed as a boy. Not one to slow down, he pursued many sports living an active life, and eventually found … Read more
September brought High Fives Athletes together across rivers, trails, waves, and streams, proving that momentum only grows stronger with every adventure. The month saw athletes splashing through rapids on the American River Adaptive Rafting Trip, rallying trails and confidence at the Return to Dirt Colorado Camp, and competing on a global stage at the U.S. … Read more
On September 11, the Truckee community gathered downtown for an annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, an event that has become a local tradition of remembrance, resilience, and unity. What began as a small climb has grown into a charity event, raising funds to support locals in need of mental health services. This year, the event raised … Read more
