Becca Grant Korgan sets three world records paddling FULL CIRCLE around Lake Tahoe for 14 hours 15 minutes and raised nearly $25,000 for athletes with life-altering injuries World records were set when 38-year-old Grant Korgan paddled in a one-man outrigger canoe completely around the shoreline of Lake Tahoe through the night. The 14 hour 15 minute journey began at 5:40pm … Read more
WHAT NEXT? LIFE AFTER A SPINAL CORD INJURY Jul 22, 2015 By: Kylie Mohr Ten years in the mountains and it all came down to one horrible crash for photographer and wilderness mountaineering instructor Jim Harris’ life to change forever. In November 2014, Jim was practicing ski turns with a traction kite in Patagonia when the wind picked him … Read more
High Fives Foundation to Auction Shirley, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows’ Classic 1957 Willys Jeep, at Hot August Nights Hot Rod Convention Proceeds from sale of this classic ride will support non-profit charity High Fives Foundation’s “Marines to the Mountains” program benefitting U.S. Marines injured in combat Click here to download photos for media use Meet … Read more
High Fives Foundation will be auctioning, Shirley, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows’ Classic 1957 Willys Jeep, at Barrett-Jackson’s Hot August Nights Hot Rod Convention Barrett-Jackson is an auction company in Scottsdale, Arizona. The company specializes in the auction of classic cars and antique cars, and runs collector events in Scottsdale, Palm Beach, Florida, Reno, Nevada and Las Vegas, Nevada. Event Dates: 8/6/2015 – 8/8/2015 Event Location: Reno-Sparks … Read more
Places To Go: A Jim Harris Story Thursday, July 23, 2015 In November 2014, photographer Jim Harris was practicing ski turns with a traction kite in Patagonia when the wind picked him up, whipped him around and threw him into the side of the mountain, resulting in a brutal spinal cord injury. For a while, Jim had … Read more
Lakewood resident Jordan Griffin to receive $3,696 Empowerment Grant to help towards recovery from a life-altering injury. The grant will provide Griffin with funding for an adaptive road bike and accessories The High Fives Foundation Empowerment Program service disburses board-approved grants to mountain action sports athletes who are recovering from life-altering injuries. In July, the Foundation’s Board of … Read more
Glenwood Springs resident Tim Burr to receive $4,763 Empowerment Grant from High Fives Foundation to provide Burr with support to help with his recovery from a life-altering injury that occurred skiing at Crested Butte The High Fives Foundation Empowerment Program service disburses board-approved grants to mountain action sports athletes who are recovering from life-altering injuries. In July, the Foundation’s … Read more
Reno athlete David Hewel to receive $1,750 grant from Tahoe-based High Fives Foundation to provide Hewel with grant funding for personal training, massage, and acupuncture The High Fives Foundation Empowerment program service disburses board-approved grants to mountain action sports athletes who are recovering from a life-altering injury. In July, the Foundation’s Board of Directors Grant Selection Committee … Read more
Anaheim resident Frank Lin to receive $3,300 Empowerment Grant to help towards recovery from a life-altering injury. High Fives Foundation to provide Lin with Locomotor Training and personal exercise training. The High Fives Foundation Empowerment Program service disburses board-approved grants to mountain action sports athletes who are recovering from a life-altering injury. In July, the Foundation’s Board … Read more
Northern California Athletes, Matt Leonard, Shawn Maloney & Michele Edwards receive Empowerment Grant Funding of $4,000 from High Fives Bay Area resident Matt Leonard receives continued support from the High Fives Foundation! $1,000 Empowerment Grant will provide Leonard with personal training sessions at SCI-Fit in Pleasanton. The High Fives Foundation is awarding 27-year-old Matt Leonard an Empowerment Grant to help aid … Read more
