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Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going. Jake is one of the 16 High Fives Athletes that are highlighted in the Reno-Tahoe International Airport DepARTures gallery exhibit! The reigning J2 National Champion, Jake was injured on December 22, 2011 at Steamboat Springs, CO at the US National Team Selections, when he … Read more

Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving isn’t just about eating for five hours straight and then napping until you can eat a little more. Okay, maybe it mostly is —but it’s also about showing your appreciation for others. It’s about making people feel good, and helping out those who need it most. Thanksgiving, above all, is a time to be grateful … Read more

Make a donation to the High Fives Foundation and get your invitation to the 15th Annual Powder Awards! Come to the 15th Annual Powder Awards. Celebrating the best in photography, cinematography, and athletic achievements, the biggest night in skiing only comes once a year, acting as the kickoff to the season. The 15th Annual Powder … Read more

First and Foremost, Fun First! https://vimeo.com/111491768 Locally manufactured in Truckee, Bigtruck is spreading the idea of Fun First. Their mission is to promote the stoke through creative and function focused lifestyle products. Specializing in hand-cut, hand-sewn headwear. More on Bigtruck HERE | Follow Bigtruck on Facebook HERE | Follow Bigtruck on twitter HERE

#HighFivesAthlete Danny Toumarkine shows us if opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door. Danny loves all things outdoors and takes pride in being able to see personal progression in anything. On January 3rd, 2011 he suffered a traumatic brain injury. Four brain surgeries and a medically induced coma forced Danny to be hospitalized for five weeks. … Read more

Life Keeps Rollin…Steven Jacobo’s determination turns tragedy to triumph! #HighFivesAthlete Steven Jacobo is unstoppable, he is featured in the High Fives Foundations DepARTures gallery in the Reno-Tahoe Airport as well as My News 4 – KRNV, Reno, NV! Reno’s news, weather, sports and community events source. Check out Steven Jacobo’s newest project, training for Paralympic Bobsled! #HighFivesAthlete … Read more

#HighFivesAthlete Marcus Reddish was featured in the Missoulian for his preparation to return to the slopes! Missoulian is a daily newspaper printed in Missoula, Montana featuring breaking Missoula news, sports, advertising, events and information from Western Montana. Its circulation is 75,900 on Sundays, 66,700 on weekdays which qualifies the Missoulian as the largest published newspaper in Montana. The full article in … Read more

The Reno Gazette-Journal (RGJ), leader in breaking news coverage for Northern Nevada, donated $5,000.00 to the High Fives Foundation. High Five! RGJ presented the High Fives Foundation a check for $5,000 to two #HighFivesAthlete’s during the premiere of ‘No Turning Back’ in Reno, the newest Warren Miller Film. Thank you Steven Wallace, Grant Korgan, Annie Flanzraich, John … Read more

Everyone’s favorite season is just around the corner, and with winter’s return comes the highly-anticipated return of SAFE AS–only the most fun, important, and kick-ass way to welcome the winter season! SAFE AS (Skiers Advocating and Fostering Education and Avalanche Snow Safety) invites women ages 14 and up with intermediate or better skiing or snowboarding … Read more

To date, the High Fives Foundation has provided Jeff Andrews with $5,613.41 in financial grants to aid in the recovery from his life-altering injury In August 2014, Roy Tuscany of the High Fives Foundation was approached by Rob Smith of Montane Building Group offering pro bono services to help local Athletes of the organization. Smith’s … Read more