On September 11, 2026, the Truckee community came together once again for the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, honoring the 343 firefighters who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, while raising funds to support mental health resources in the Truckee, Tahoe and Reno region. This year marked the largest Stair Climb yet, with 121 participants … Read more
Event Details 📅 Friday, September 11, 2026🕕 6:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.📍 10396 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA Participation is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. Every contribution directly supports mental health services through the High Fives Foundation. Support and learn more HERE. Why We Climb Every step represents more than exercise. It represents the … Read more
This Fourth of July, the High Fives Foundation joins communities across the country in celebrating Independence Day and the 250th birthday of the United States. As we honor our nation’s history, we also recognize the many ways independence continues to shape lives every day. For athletes living with life-changing injuries, independence isn’t just a historic … Read more
The Pura Vida Path (2025) | Short Documentary The Pura Vida Path follows the inspiring journey of Dariel Meléndez, a 23-year-old adaptive athlete from Costa Rica whose resilience and passion for the ocean have shaped his path forward. Raised surrounded by nature, Dariel discovered a love for the water while learning to swim alongside his … Read more
This winter, Lee Canyon partnered with the High Fives Foundation to turn select Fridays into something more than just a day on the mountain…Feel Good Friday became a simple, powerful way to ski or ride with purpose. Through discounted lift tickets on select dates, a portion of every purchase was donated back to the High … Read more
On June 5, the High Fives Foundation gathered at Martis Camp for a Community & Conversation event, bringing together 75 attendees and 11 High Fives Athletes for an evening centered on resilience, connection, and celebration. A special panel discussion featured High Fives Athlete Ambassador and Athlete Brierly McCubbins and Jeff Andrews, who shared their personal … Read more
Join Us at a 2026 Hangout at the Dinner Table Community continues to grow in Denver, and we’re excited to share a new chapter for our monthly Hangouts. Beginning in May 2026, High Fives Hangouts will now take place at Craig Hospital in the Basement Cafeteria, creating a welcoming and accessible space for the Denver … Read more
A series of three golf tournaments in three States across the U.S. These tournaments have become a staple for High Fives and our participating communities. Golfers navigate the course, competing for prizes in various categories. There are opportunities for individual golfers to win prizes for their performance on specific holes, and teams compete for overall … Read more
The Reign Supreme Art Show is officially open for bidding! Hosted by the High Fives Foundation in partnership with Riverside Studios and Truckee Tahoe Lumber Co., this annual community art event honors the legacy of professional skier and Truckee local C.R. Johnson, and supports the next generation of adaptive athletes. Each piece in the show … Read more
From Vermont to California to Colorado, the 2026 Shred-A-Thon Series brought together passionate skiers, snowboarders, athletes, volunteers, and supporters for three unforgettable weekends on snow. Community showed up in a big way, proving once again that turning laps can create life-changing impact. The season included… Together, the 2026 series raised more than $900,000 to support … Read more
