Unveiling the 5 HIGHlights of May 2025

May was all about momentum—building on progress, pushing boundaries, and celebrating the power of community. This month, High Fives Athletes rose to new challenges, reached meaningful milestones, and reminded us what resilience truly looks like. Every victory, big or small, was made possible by the unwavering support of our athletes, partners, and community. Thank you … Read more

High Fives Foundation Nominated for Best of Sierra Nevada!

We’re excited to share that the High Fives Foundation has been nominated in the Best of Sierra Nevada Awards—and we need your vote! Starting June 2nd, you can vote once per day at votesierranevada.com through June 20th. Every vote helps highlight the impact of adaptive sports and the power of community. From the trails to … Read more

How We Get Down to the Beach

There’s no easy way down to Pleasure Point—but that’s never stopped us. In our latest video release, we follow High Fives Athletes Chad W, Soren L, and Corwin B as they each take their own unique route down the infamous staircase to the surf break in Santa Cruz, CA. While the methods may differ, the … Read more

High Fives Wheelchair Rugby Team Wins 2025 D2 National Championship

The High Fives Wheelchair Rugby Team is officially national champions! The team traveled to Tampa, Florida, to compete in the 2025 Division 2 National Championship at Wiregrass Arena—and they came home with the title. With six games in three days, the squad showed grit, strategy, and unstoppable teamwork, going a perfect 6-0 to take the … Read more

Thank you Arcade Belts

One belt = $5 donation supporting veterans | Thank You, Arcade Belts, for Giving Back Over Memorial Day Weekend, our longtime friends at Arcade Belts stepped up in a big way. From May 24–26, they pledged to donate $5 from every belt sold to the High Fives Foundation in support of our work with U.S. … Read more

2025 Memorial Day

New video release, Honoring Service Through Snow! This Memorial Day, we honor those we’ve lost—and uplift those still healing. Through the Military to the Mountains (M2M) program, we’re proud to share a new video feature that highlights how the mountains are changing lives. Watch now and witness the power of community, healing, and purpose. This video is made … Read more

2025 Bike-A-Thon

High Fives Foundation and Sky Tavern Bike Park Announce Community Bike-A-Thon to Benefit Inclusive Outdoor Recreation Programs Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Sky Tavern, Reno, Nevada High Fives Foundation and Sky Tavern Bike Park are pleased to announce an upcoming community event that merges sport, philanthropy, and local engagement. … Read more

Copper Mountain Supports High Fives Through Play Forever Thursdays

This winter, Copper Mountain turned turns into impact. As part of their Play Forever commitment, Copper Mountain raised over $154,000 for 22 nonprofit partners—including the High Fives Foundation—through their Play Forever Thursdays program. Every Thursday from November through April, a portion of each online, advance lift ticket was donated to organizations working to protect the … Read more