Becca Luka Starmer | Carnelian Bay, CA Outreach and Grant Coordinator A native of Cortland, NY, Luka has always had a passion for the snow. After graduating from Ithaca College in NY, Luka worked as a freelance writer before moving to Sonoma to taste the wine industry. Luka skied with High Fives Athletes as an instructor … Read more
Becca Lefanowicz | Tahoe City, CA Social Media Manager Becca is the first High Fives employee born and bred on the west coast, but she’s left her footprints and first tracks all over the globe. She is a celebrated big mountain skier, having once held the title of North Face Young Gun award at the … Read more
Steve Wallace | Truckee, CA Athlete and Healing Center Coordinator In 2008, Steve suffered a spinal cord injury while skiing in the Granite Chief area at Squaw Valley. After spending a year in different hospitals around the country, Steve returned to Northern California and was introduced to Roy Tuscany. Shortly after the two met in … Read more
Roy Tuscany | Truckee, CA Co-Founder | Executive Director Originally from Vermont and after graduating from University of Vermont with a degree in Mechanical Engineering he headed out west to pursue the dream of being a professional free-skier. In 2006, Roy suffered a life-altering injury that left him paralyzed from the waist down and was … Read more
#HighFivesAmbassador Michelle Parker newest episode it out: High Fives Foundation with Roy Tuscany Parker Reports Ep 3.2 https://youtu.be/b6ORAmf0sVs
#HighFivesAmbassador Michelle Parker newest episode it out: Bug Life starring JT Holmes Parker Reports Ep 3.1 https://youtu.be/QS2v02smB2A
The 1st Annual High Fives Foundation Colorado Golf Tournament took place at Vail Golf Club on September 1st, 2015! Six #HighFivesAthletes joined in the fun at the 1st Annual Colorado Charity Golf Tournament including; Megan Wemmer, Tim Burr, Bond Camp, Sally Franklyn, Steve Wallace & #HighFivesFounder Roy Tuscany. The tournament is a fundraising event to strengthen … Read more
The Fall Line From// Stableford Studios After losing his legs in a grenade blast in Iraq, 101st Airborne Ranger Heath Calhoun finds freedom in an unlikely location—on the ski slopes of Aspen, Colorado. Calhoun earns a spot to represent his country again, as a Paralympic ski racer. With gold in the balance, Calhoun commits everything to … Read more
Zealios Swim & Sport Body Wash is Here! Our partner Zealios is super excited to announce the latest product in their performance line up: Swim & Sport Body Wash! Body Wash Product Features – Strips chlorine and heavy minerals from your skin – Sulfate-free – Proprietary blend of herbal extracts to repair damaged skin – Aloe … Read more
#HighFivesAthlete Danielle Shannon updates the High Fives Community on her progress! Check out what she has been up to. It was super nice to swing by the High Fives Foundation on my way back up to AK! I want to thank the Foundation for everything you guys have done to help me along the way. … Read more
