Camp RennerVation and High Fives Foundation teamed up for an unforgettable day of adaptive wakesurfing and waterside stoke! From first-time surfers to returning riders, athletes were all smiles as they carved waves, built confidence, and soaked up the summer sun. Jeremy Renner even joined us! Huge thanks to the RennerVation team for making it possible … Read more
A Celebration of Community, Creativity & Resilience The 2025 Reign Supreme Art Show brought together over 100 original 12″x12″ pieces created by local artists, athletes, and community members—all inspired by the powerful themes of resilience and creativity. Held in partnership with Riverside Studios and Truckee Tahoe Lumber Co., the annual show honors the legacy of … Read more
Driven to Give! We’re fired up to be Glenwood Springs Ford’s Community Partner of the Month this August! Through their incredible Community Partners Giving Program, Glenwood Springs Ford is matching donations made to Return to Dirt up to $2,500, meaning your support goes twice as far in helping adaptive athletes access the backcountry on custom … Read more
The High Fives Foundation is deepening its impact on the water this summer, announcing expanded goals, new partnerships, and athlete highlights for its growing adaptive wake surf program. In partnership with MasterCraft Boat Company, the Foundation aims to log 200 hours on the water and host 125 athlete sessions in 2025, up from 141 hours … Read more
From snow-covered mountains to red rock trails and ocean swells, the first half of 2025 has been packed with meaningful milestones, adaptive adventures, and life-changing moments. Here’s a look back at some of the incredible programs and events that have shaped the year so far for the High Fives Foundation… January Stowe, VT & Steamboat … Read more
Apply HERE Empowerment Grant Cycle 2 Now Open: High Fives Foundation Welcomes Applications Through End of July The High Fives Foundation is proud to announce that Cycle 2 of its 2025 Empowerment Grant Program is now open for applications. From July 1–31, adaptive athletes are invited to apply for need-based funding through a newly streamlined … Read more
This past week, High Fives Athlete Lance Fenderson (@lancefenderson23) lined up at the base of America’s most legendary hill climb, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, with a mission greater than the summit. In a custom-built M2 CSR, Lance tackled the infamous racecourse with a High Fives Foundation logo below the driver-side door and on … Read more
High Fives Foundation is proud to celebrate athlete Nolan Trowe, who was recently featured in Apple’s global #ShotoniPhone campaign—highlighting his story, strength, and perspective as a photographer and adaptive athlete. “I used to hate my wheelchair. I wanted to be normal again, even though I didn’t really know what I meant. I’m stronger now than … Read more
May 20–21, 2025 | Queen’s Surf Break, Waikīkī, Hawaii The 17th Annual Hawaii Adaptive Surfing Championships brought together over 90 adaptive surfers from around the world to the legendary Queen’s Surf Break in Waikīkī—and the High Fives Foundation was proud to show up strong. With 11 High Fives Athletes competing across five adaptive classifications, the … Read more
