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Inside the Adaptations Fueling Adaptive Moto In our latest Adapt & Destroy spotlight, Nick takes us behind the bars of an adapted dirt bike, breaking down the custom features that make riding possible after a spinal cord injury. From hand-controlled brakes to a foot-secure cage system, this bike is more than modified—it’s a machine built … Read more
Driven to Give! We’re fired up to be Glenwood Springs Ford’s Community Partner of the Month this August! Through their incredible Community Partners Giving Program, Glenwood Springs Ford is matching donations made to Return to Dirt up to $2,500, meaning your support goes twice as far in helping adaptive athletes access the backcountry on custom … Read more
📍 Flattops, CO | 📅 July 20, 2025 | 🛞 33 milesAthletes: Dan Soller & Doug Rottman🔗 View Photos Longtime Return to Dirt athletes Dan Soller and Doug Rottman hit a brand-new location—the Flattops of Colorado. Climbing above 10,000 feet, they were greeted by stunning panoramic views and wildflowers in full bloom. For athletes like … Read more
Each step is a tribute. Each breath honors a hero. Donate Here. On the morning of September 11, 2025, the High Fives Foundation invites the Truckee-Tahoe community to unite in remembrance and resilience. From 6 AM to 11 AM, participants will gather behind Tahoe Mountain Realty to take on the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb—a challenge … Read more
July turned up the heat and we matched it with purpose. From sunrise surf sessions to high-alpine bike climbs, High Fives Athletes embraced every challenge with heart and horsepower. New adventures unfolded, fresh partnerships took root, and the Adapt & Destroy spirit charged forward across trails, water, and pavement. With every mile logged and every … Read more
📍 Glenwood Springs, CO | 📅 July 13, 2025 | 🛞 27 milesAthlete: Jack Du🔗 View Photos When Jack Du arrived in a wheelchair with a custom motorized system of his own design, we knew it would be a special day. Passionate about engineering and adaptive gear, Jack brought his creativity and drive to the … Read more
The High Fives Foundation is deepening its impact on the water this summer, announcing expanded goals, new partnerships, and athlete highlights for its growing adaptive wake surf program. In partnership with MasterCraft Boat Company, the Foundation aims to log 200 hours on the water and host 125 athlete sessions in 2025, up from 141 hours … Read more
📍 Colorado | 📅 June 29, 2025 | 🛞 40 milesAthletes: Drew Peebles & Matt Hendrick🔗 View Photos On June 29, we welcomed two Colorado locals—first-time rider Drew Peebles and Return to Dirt veteran Matt Hendrick—for a 40-mile alpine ride. From river crossings to rocky climbs, the terrain tested skill and stamina but Drew was … Read more
Erin Field and Jack Benziger | The Unexpected Journey I briefly met Erin Field and Jack Benziger several years ago at Journey Forward, a spinal cord injury exercise rehab center outside of Boston, Massachusetts. Erin had recently been paralyzed in the summer before her senior year of college, just a few months after they started … Read more
