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10 Years of Throwback Shred & Forward Momentum On April 19th, we laced up our boots, zipped up our neon, and took to the slopes at Winter Park Resort for the 10th Annual Retro Shred-A-Thon—and what a day it was. This wasn’t just our biggest Retro Shred yet—it was our most impactful. With 17 High … Read more
The Reign Supreme Lion Heart Art Show is back for 2025, and we’re inviting artists from across the Truckee-Tahoe region and beyond to be part of something powerful. This community art show is a celebration of creativity and the spirit of healing that lives within the walls of the C.R. Johnson Healing Center. Artists are … Read more
20% of proceeds from Neuro Gum will support High Fives Foundation when you use code HIGHFIVES at checkout From now until April 30, you can energize your body and support an incredible cause at the same time. We’re proud to team up with Neuro, the brand behind clean, functional energy gum and mints, to raise … Read more
Through our Empowerment Fund, we provide two grant cycles each year to support individuals with life-changing injuries in reclaiming their independence and reconnecting with outdoor adventure. The first grant cycle of 2025 was a powerful reflection of that mission in action. In this cycle, we welcomed 51 new athletes and continued our support of 64 … Read more
In 2025, we proudly celebrated a decade of impact through Military to the Mountains at Palisades Tahoe and built powerful new memories at Solitude Mountain Resort. Through multiple weeks of training, two transformative weeks on snow – 31 veterans were introduced to the healing power of skiing and snowboarding—many for the very first time. Palisades … Read more
Skye Walker’s Healing Bear Returns When expansion plans began for the gym at the CR Johnson Healing Center, we knew part of Skye Walker’s iconic “Healing Bear” mural would need to come down. But this wasn’t goodbye—it was a call for revival. A few months ago, Skye got a text from Roy with the update … Read more
The Players Impact and High Fives Foundation Announce Strategic Partnership to Empower Adaptive Athletes and Professional Athletes in Business and Investment The Players Impact (TPI), a leading venture investment and business education platform for professional athletes, has officially announced a groundbreaking partnership with the High Fives Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting adaptive athletes and … Read more
The High Fives Foundation is beyond proud of our athletes who participated in the Adaptive Surf Pro in Byron Bay, Australia, from March 23–31, 2025. This event, which brought together adaptive surfers from around the globe, was an incredible display of athleticism, community, and the power of perseverance. A Global Celebration of Adaptive SurfingWith 96 … Read more
The Mothership Classic returned in full force this year, bringing together an incredible community for a day of fun, friendly competition, and giving back. Hosted by High Fives Foundation and Arcade Belts, this beloved event once again transformed Palisades Tahoe into a retro-inspired ski celebration—where it’s not about speed, but about spreading stoke, high-fives, and … Read more
Written By Athlete Manager; Landon McGauley While we truly believe that all of our athletes are incredible in everything that they do from professional athletes to incredible parents we have 939 athletes who have all left strong impacts on those who know them their community and high fives. They have overcome like changing injuries to … Read more
