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
The High Fives Foundation wishes a speedy recovery to Formula 1 Racing legend, Michael Schumacher! One of the world’s most famous and highest-paid athletes, Formula One racer Michael Schumacher, is in a medically induced coma at a hospital in Grenoble, France. Doctors there are treating him for a critical head injury suffered over the weekend … Read more
SNOCRU and Kingfisher Heliskiing have teamed up to send two lucky winners to British Columbia for 2 days of ridiculous powder skiing, food, lodging, travel expenses and rental gear from Zeal and Armada! “Like” SNOCRU on Facebook and enter the drawing to win this trip of a lifetime here.
As the second of their three-part 2014 TMS Avalanche Education Series, join fellow Tahoe backcountry enthusiasts for a free, community-oriented fun night at Tahoe Mountain Sports! Elyse Saugstad will join everyone at this evening! Elyse is a professional skier and airbag backpack advocate who was saved by her pack in a large avalanche near Stevens … Read more
On December 8, 2012 the Super Sally Celebration was held at the Pink Garter Theatre for High Fives Athlete Sally Francklyn. A great donation was made to the Foundation from this benefit event. Thank you to all involved! Sally Francklyn is a ski patroller with 10 years experience, as well as a recognized expert on social media, … Read more
Thank you very much to the Vail Resorts Echo Grant Program for supporting the High Fives Foundation B.A.S.I.C.S. #HelmetsAreCool initiative! Your support is invaluable as more winter enthusiasts learn about the importance of wearing a helmet when participating in winter sports. Learn more at: vailresortsecho.com/giving/charitable-giving Stay tuned for more news, updates on events and presentations…
Alpine Rockfest is showing its support of the High Fives Non-profit Foundation and the importance of wearing helmets through recognition of their documentary #HelmetsAreCool on this years gate panels. The Alpine Rockfest (www.alpinerockfest.com) is a televised sports-entertainment event. Featuring a rock music concert combined with an exhibition ski race consisting of Olympic & World Cup Ski … Read more
Listen to the great interview that legendary skier, Dan Egan hosted on Radio BDC with Roy Tuscany of the High Fives Foundation! Thanks for the great coverage Dan. Listen HERE.
The SNOCRU mobile application software company has launched a fundraising campaign for the High Fives Foundation in which $0.50 will be donated for every “High 5” that users of the SNOCRU application complete on mobile devices from December 22-28, 2013. SNOCRU is a free, mobile application available via the Google Play Store or iTunes Store. … Read more
