Becca

Becca Lefanowicz | Truckee, 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 Subaru North American Freeskiing Championships before attending Western Washington University. Becca offers her linguistic and artistic savvy to the Foundation as Social Media Manager.

Military to the Mountain Cancelation | COVID 19 Virus

March 13, 2020 by Becca

We write to you all with some unfortunate news. Please read our latest official statement below. A Statement from High Fives Foundation and City of Reno Once again, after much consideration and discussion between the High Fives Foundation and the City of Reno, it is our deepest regret to inform you that the Military ... Read more

2020 Fat Ski-a-Thon Post Press Release

March 12, 2020 by Becca

MAD RIVER VALLEY SKIING COMMUNITY RAISES OVER $251K AT SUGARBUSH SKI-A-THON FOR HIGH FIVES FOUNDATION Funds raised will help injured, outdoor sports athletes recover from their respective injuries and return to the sports they love Warren, VT – The High Fives Foundation shared the slopes with over 225 skiers and snowboarders at Sugarbush Resort’s Lincoln ... Read more

Retro Shred Shop Battle Challenge

March 11, 2020 by Becca

Retro Shred Shop Battle Challenge Phunkshun Wear is proud to continue their long running partnership with High Fives Foundation. To celebrate, they’re throwing down a challenge...a SHOP BATTLE CHALLENGE! Will your shop conquer the rest? Phunkshun Wear is hosting the 5th Annual Retro Shred-a-thon to benefit the High Fives Non-profit Foundation happening on Sunday, April ... Read more

2020 Military to the Mountain Program Service

March 6, 2020 by Becca

non-profit pushes injured us veterans out of their comfort zone and into the mountains for the 2020 Military to the Mountain Program The High Fives Foundation’s program, Military to the Mountain, introduces Veterans to the healing effects of skiing and snowboarding. The High Fives Foundation in Truckee, Calif., the City of Reno Parks, Recreation and ... Read more

Binding-Less | Athlete Video

February 27, 2020 by Becca

Binding-Less A video by Brenden Lisi The story of #HighFivesAthlete Robbie Knab and his close connection to something that wasn't connected, A snowskate. Watch as Robbie blows minds but also sustained a severe spinal cord injury in a sheer 'bad luck accident' and becomes paralyzed from the shoulders down where his C5 nerve damage begins. ... Read more

Out of Bounds Podcast Feature

February 20, 2020 by Becca

Out of Bounds Podcast E89- Featuring High Fives Founder, Roy Tuscany Out of Bounds is a weekly outdoor sports podcast series hosted by Adam Jaber who has worked in the ski and bike industry for 10+ years. Supplemented by a mix of entertaining commentary and knowledge, Adam is joined by athletes, workers, CEOs, and others ... Read more

Play Forever Fridays at Copper Mountain Colorado

February 20, 2020 by Becca

Copper Mountain Supports Community Non-Profits Through Matched Giving and Lift Ticket Donations A new Play Forever Fridays program offers select non-profit partners $5 of every $99 online lift ticket sold on select dates starting in January 2020 The resort has partnered with the Lake County Community Fund in offering a four-year, $200,000 match grant to ... Read more

Lifelines and Bloodlines

January 28, 2020 by Becca

From November 30 to December 5, 2019, High Fives Foundation took eight adaptive athletes, and four watermen to Maui to connect with their families, their bodies, and the Foundation. Some of the family relationships included father-son, mother-son, brother-sister, husband-wife. What resulted was a beautiful example of OHANA and how precious life is after traumatic experiences ... Read more

High Five The Hill 2020 | Winter Park

January 22, 2020 by Becca

Skiing again after injury | High Five The Hill, Adaptive Ski Camp Photos/videos shot 100% on GoPro by Generikal Design High Fives camps are all about progression and building community! From January 1-6, 2020 the High Fives Foundation hosted it’s 3rd annual Winter Park Ski Camp with the professional instructors at The National Sports Center ... Read more

B.A.S.I.C.S

January 16, 2020 by Becca

High Fives Foundation Launches Injury Prevention Campaign Geared Toward Youth B.A.S.I.C.S Outdoor action sports are dangerous- there’s no way to sugarcoat it. Skiers and snowboarders are constantly pushing the envelope by climbing higher mountains, getting bigger air, and doing more complicated tricks in terrain parks. But skiing and snowboarding can be dangerous no matter the ... Read more

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