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📍 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
The Power of E-Bikes & Adaptive Freedom Outside Online recently featured High Fives Foundation Founder Roy Tuscany and athlete Alex Duff in The Transformative Power of Pedaling, showcasing how Aventon e-bikes are redefining mobility and independence. From cruising Truckee trails to navigating surf camps in Santa Cruz, Roy and Alex use e-bikes not just for … Read more
June was a celebration of summer, strength, and serious stoke. From festival vibes to record-breaking races, High Fives Athletes showed up and showed out—proving that warmer weather brings even hotter momentum. With new partnerships, powerful spotlights, and purpose-driven milestones, June reminded us how far we can go when we move together. Thanks for riding with … Read more
Roy Tuscany on Help, Healing and High Fives | The Unexpected Journey Roy Tuscany is the Founder and CEO of the High Fives Foundation. On April 26, 2016 Roy overshot a ski jump and was paralyzed with a spinal cord injury. Six years later, and a year and a half after I was paralyzed, Roy … Read more
The fifth season of The Unexpected Journey, a podcast dedicated to telling powerful stories from the adaptive and disabled communities, premieres Thursday, July 10. The season opens with an interview featuring Roy Tuscany, founder and CEO of High Fives Foundation, a national nonprofit that has supported nearly 1,000 adaptive athletes and veterans. Hosted by adaptive … Read more
On Friday, Aug. 1, adaptive athletes across the globe will come together in celebration of International Adaptive Activity Day, known by its hashtag #HaveADay. Now in its fifth year, the annual initiative encourages individuals of all abilities to get outside, get moving, and share the joy of active, adaptive living. Spearheaded by the High Fives … Read more
Join us Wednesday, July 30 at the Center for the Arts in Jackson, WY for an evening of resilience and storytelling. This Double Feature Film Night will showcase Finding True North – Josh Bogle and The Pura Vida Path—two short films that highlight recovery, purpose, and the power of redefining what’s possible after life-changing injuries. … Read more
The Unexpected Journey is a podcast about adaptive athletes, creators, and adventurers who are redefining what’s possible. Hosted by quadriplegic athlete Tim Brown, each episode features raw, intimate conversations with disabled individuals who challenge limits, push boundaries, and live life fully. The Unexpected Journey Podcast Launches Season 5 on July 10!
From snow-covered mountains to red rock trails and ocean swells, the first half of 2025 has been packed with meaningful milestones, adaptive adventures, and life-changing moments. Here’s a look back at some of the incredible programs and events that have shaped the year so far for the High Fives Foundation… January Stowe, VT & Steamboat … Read more
