In 2005, at the age of 13 Andrew Kurka suffered a spinal cord injury that left his legs partially paralyzed from the knees down. Andrew was an avid wrestler and competitor before his injury, with dreams of becoming a professional athlete. At the suggestion of his physical therapist, Andrew got involved with monoskiing and instantly … Read more
High Fives Athlete Jake Hickman (aka DJ Big in Japan) is set to bring the funk as one of the many amazing musical acts at the 2014 Squaw Valley Prom this Saturday! About Jake Hickman: The reigning J2 National Champion, Jake was injured on December 22, 2011 at Steamboat Springs, CO at the US National Team Selections, … Read more
High Fives Athlete Tony Schmiesing is poised for a new adventure in the beginning of March! From Tony… “Dear family and friends and friends of family and friends, At the beginning of March I have the opportunity to do something most skiers only dream of… helicopter ski in the backcountry of Alaska. I can remember … Read more
High Fives Athlete Jeff Hemenger sent in a great update from his recent time on the slopes at Aspen, CO with the ski bike that the Foundation awarded him through the Winter Empowerment Fund. “Just wanted to give a short update. I was in recently in Aspen, CO for some ski biking and the X-games. … Read more
Thank you to the incredible team at RockyMounts (Boulder, CO) for inviting High Fives Athlete Sally Francklyn, Executive Director Roy Tuscany and Director of Operations Adam Baillargeon to be guest bartenders on January 29! Learn more about RockyMounts at: rockymounts.com Thank you to the amazing folks at Phunkshun Wear (Silverthorne, CO) for hosting the “Happiest Hour” … Read more
Here’s to the amazing students at Chester Andover School in Chester, VT for the great “thank you” cards they sent to High Fives Athlete Michael Schwarz for the presentations he recently lead for the B.A.S.I.C.S. #HelmetsAreCool! Learn more about Michael and watch #HelmetsAreCool:
High Fives Athletes Jasmin Bambur & Andrew Kurka have been named to the U.S. Paralympic Ski Team to compete at the 2014 Paralympic Games in Sochi, Russia. Way to go Jasmin & Andrew! Read the article from Team USA which announces the ski teams (men and women) that are set to take on the world … Read more
High Fives Athlete Keith Gabel has been named to the U.S. Paralympic Snowboard Team to compete at the 2014 Paralympic Games in Sochi, Russia. Way to go Keith! Read the article from the U.S. Paralympic Snowboard Team which announces the teams (men and women) that are set to take on the world here.
High Five and good luck to Alana Nichols as she sits down with Conan O’Brien tonight at 11/10c on the wildly popular late night talk show! Don’t miss this amazing High Fives ambassador as she discusses being the first American woman to win gold in both the Summer AND winter Paralympics. Learn more and follow … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a8_QdPxZgs In 2005, at the age of 13 Andrew Kurka suffered a spinal cord injury that left his legs partially paralyzed from the knees down. Andrew was an avid wrestler and competitor before his injury, with dreams of becoming a professional athlete. At the suggestion of his physical therapist, Andrew got involved with monoskiing and … Read more
