Please Support the B.A.S.I.C.S. Program Service

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

Please Support the CR Johnson Healing Center

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

Please Support the Winter Empowerment Fund

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

Happy New Year from High Fives!

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

Get Well Soon, Michael Schumacher!

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

Bode Miller’s 360 at the 2013 Alpine Rockfest | #HelmetsAreCool

On December 23, 2013 the Alpine Rockfest went off in Andalo, Italy and featured #HelmetsAreCool gate panels in the race with POC and High Fives Foundation logos on them! 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 … Read more

Powder Dreams Giveaway

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.  

Avalanche Airbag Party with Elyse Saugstad at Tahoe Mountain Sports

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

Vail Resorts Echo Grant Program: Supporting #HelmetsAreCool

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…