No one can put up a fight quite like Mark Flounlacker, help us in sending him well wishes for recovery after a surfing accident this past weekend. Please, send your positivity to info@highfivesfoundation.com so we can rely the message to Mark. Check out Mark Floundlacker’s Winter Empowerment page: HERE
HIGH FIVE CYRUS! Cyrus Tingley has chosen to run the Rock n Roll Half Marathon to benefit The High Fives Foundation. Cyrus has been training hard with November Project Philadelphia for his event on September 21, 2014! To support his efforts on Crowd Rise click here: https://www.crowdrise.com/HighFivesNonProfit
Welcome to High Fives Steve! In February of last ski season, while working at Sierra Tahoe Resort, Steven Jacobo and some buddies went snowboarding for the day. On his last run, Steven hit a 15ft jump and was thrown off a 25 foot incline ultimately shattering his T9 an T10 vertebra. After impact, Steven discovered … Read more
A HUGE High Five to Jason Craig who ran his first sizable waterfall since his major injury 3 years ago. High Fives Athlete Jason Craig is truly a success story, nice work Jason! Jason found his passion in paddling at a young age and traveled around the globe as a profession kayaker. At 16 he won … Read more
The 2014 The Jack Trottier Open charitable golf tournament will be held Sept 14th, to benefit Jack who was paralyzed in a snowboarding accident in 2013. On January 16th in 2013, Jack Trottier was injured while snowboarding when he fell and landed on his neck and shoulder. Jack suffered a broken C-6 vertebrae in his neck … Read more
Know Your Progression! Progression is a key part of staying safe! It is important to understand your ability while progressing in the park. Start small, learn the basics before you throw anything, and progress to your big tricks throughout the day. It doesn’t hurt to get advice from a coach or another Freestyle athlete. Progress … Read more
The first winner of the #KnowYourPark was chosen on August 1st, but you still have TWO opportunities to win ! #KnowYourPark Instagram Photo and Video Contest is STILL LIVE! This social media contest is designed to encourage winter action sports enthusiasts to promote and share their personal photos and videos on Instagram demonstrating safety in ski … Read more
#HighFivesAthlete Todd Wolfe celebrates his 46th birthday on Thursday, August 7th. When the High Fives Foundation asked Todd what his plans were for his special day he was enthusiastic to share with us. Todd has an enjoyable birthday planed this year including practicing with his rugby team and then home to a meal with his beautiful wife, … Read more
#HighFivesAthlete Spent Her 27th Birthday (7/20) Celebrating with Her Incredible Family! Happy Birthday Super Sally! “I had my birthday on Sunday, at home with my parents in Colorado Springs. I saw our family dog, a chocolate lab named Abby, and my brother has a chocolate lab/German short hared pointer mix. It’s very good to have … Read more
