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For the past decade, Military to the Mountains (M2M) has helped U.S. veterans and first responders rediscover strength, purpose, and possibility through the healing power of adaptive skiing and snowboarding. Created in partnership with High Fives Foundation, Palisades Tahoe, Solitude Mountain Resort, the Adaptive Training Foundation, and City of Reno / Reno Adaptive, Military to … Read more
High Fives Foundation Community & Conversation (C&C) series made its way to Carbondale, Colorado, and the result was a powerful evening rooted in connection, storytelling, and collective impact. Hosted in the heart of the Roaring Fork Valley, the Carbondale Community & Conversation welcomed 70 attendees, brought together six High Fives athletes, and raised over $62,000 … Read more
Steve Wallace will always hold a special place in the story of the High Fives Foundation. He was our very first athlete, our earliest believer, and the person who helped shape the heart of this community long before we knew what High Fives would grow into. Back in 2008, after a life-changing skiing injury, Steve … Read more
On Wednesday, November 12th, 2025, something special happened in Boston. High Fives Foundation gathered with athletes, supporters, friends, and new faces at The Capital Grille for an evening rooted in community and conversation and Boston showed up. With 65 attendees, 5 remarkable athletes, and an incredible $62,000 raised, the night was nothing short of powerful. … Read more
November was a month of powerful progress and recaps on the water, in the mountains, and across communities nationwide. High Fives Athletes carved new lines at Waco Surf, built early-season confidence on snow in New Jersey, and pushed new limits on adaptive bikes as we celebrated an unstoppable riding season. Our Return to Dirt Women’s … Read more
Donate HERE this Giving Tuesday! Giving Tuesday is happening on December 2, and for the High Fives Foundation, it’s one of the most powerful days of the year. It’s when our community comes together to fuel life-changing equipment, recovery resources, and opportunities for athletes rebuilding their lives after a life-changing injury. This year, we’re opening … Read more
The Waterman Foundation and High Fives and Adaptive Training Foundation brought a Tahoe-based group of adaptive athletes and military veterans together for two incredible days on the water, providing canoes, paddleboards, and full transfer support to ensure every participant could safely and confidently get on and off the water. With the right gear, the right … Read more
Kicking off winter early — in a mall. Winter arrived ahead of schedule for five High Fives athletes on October 22, as they hit the slopes of Big SNOW American Dream in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Indoor skiing meant no waiting for the first snowfall, just an opportunity to reconnect with the magic of sliding … Read more
Athlete #905 Patricia Fonstad Arcade Belt Goal: I will be able to ride the Trans Canada Trail (aka The Legacy Trail) from Canmore to Banff townsite and back There are many different stages of enjoyment that come through both our High Fives Empowerment Fund and Arcade Belt Goal program, and they are closely intertwined. It … Read more
Three days of adaptive surfing stoke in the heart of Texas. From October 5–8, 2025, 14 adaptive athletes and 3 High Fives ambassadors gathered at Waco Surf — a world-class wave lagoon in Waco, TX — for three unforgettable days of progression, community, and pure joy. Across the trip, athletes spent over 25 hours surfing, … Read more
