In this first episode, Ben Leoni explains his motivations for starting the project and why the hell a certified ski bum decided to become a hard working attorney. With friends tagging along he endures the highs and lows of Eastern skiing: ice, wind, rain, and the occasional “perfect” day, all while hiking and shredding down … Read more
In light of the many avalanches this season across North America, it is important to take a step back and re-think your situation before stepping out into the backcountry. Please take a few minutes and read the insightful interview from Sportgevity with Edwin LaMair. On December 23, 2013 Edwin was caught in an avalanche in … Read more
Vermont native and aspiring professional snowboarder Griffin MacFayden is on the hunt to not only go big in snowboarding, but also philanthropy! Learn more about this young gun’s ambition to raise funds for the High Fives Foundation through competing on his snowboard in the Brattleboro Reformer news article (click here). High Fives to Griffin!
Thank you to Sitour USA for installing the new #HelmetsAreCool advertisements at ski resorts across the country! Stratton Mountain (VT) is now live with the ads. Stay tuned for more #HelmetsAreCool ads through Sitour USA… Sitour is the world’s largest on site ski resort advertising Media Company. Developed by marketing and skiing experts, Sitour was … Read more
Thank you very much to Laurel Winterbourne for writing the great article “High Fives and Party Waves Physical Therapy” featured on Canoe & Kayak’s website! Read the article here. On August 5-9, 2012 the High Fives Foundation took a group Winter Empowerment Fund Athletes to San Clemente, CA to learn the sport of adaptive surfing … Read more
Here’s to SNOCRU for supporting the High Fives Foundation from December 22-28 in the Holiday “High Fives” promotion in which $.50 was donated for every “High Five” on the FREE mobile application’s Newsfeed. 2,707 “High Fives” were posted on the Newsfeed – thank you for your tremendous support SNOCRU! Congratulations to Ryan Vincent for being … Read more
B.A.S.I.C.S. (Being Aware Safe In Critical Situations) A program service of the High Fives Foundation designed to promote safety and awareness through world-class fundamentals coaching of action sports athletes and through videos that help promote critical thinking to winter sports enthusiasts of all ages. Learn more at basics.highfivesfoundation.org #HelmetsAreCool is the third installment of five for the … Read more
The CR Johnson Healing Center provides resources for athletes in recovery from sport related injuries. Resources include: physical therapy, acupuncture, massage, personal training and more. Located at 10775 Pioneer Trail, #108 in Truckee, CA, the CR Johnson Healing Center has three rooms in which there is space for athletes, and those involved with the foundation … Read more
The Winter Empowerment Fund is a program service of the High Fives Non-Profit Foundation that provides support for alternative healing and therapies, rehabilitative and adaptive equipment to athletes that suffer a life altering injury while pursuing a dream in the winter action sports community. Funds are allocated to assist disabled athletes in the recovery process … Read more
Dear High Fives Supporters, As 2013 draws to a close, I’d like to take the opportunity to sincerely thank you, our generous supporters, for your continued commitment in helping the High Fives Foundation grow and expand its services! In the past twelve months, the High Fives Foundation has eclipsed many goals that were set at … Read more
