Thank you to Miriam Jehangir for the great article “The One Video Every Winter Sport Lover Needs to Watch” on F1RST TO KNOW regarding the new B.A.S.I.C.S. documentary #HelmetsAreCool! Read and share the article and video at: firsttoknow.com/one-video-every-winter-sport-athlete-needs-watch
Wanderlust Yoga at Squaw Valley ist hosting a $5 Donation Community Class with proceeds going to the High Fives Foundation. Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30. Details on tomorrow’s class below: Location: Wanderlust Yoga Squaw Valley (1960 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley CA 96146, First Street in the Village) Date/Time: Wednesdays (Non-Holiday), 4:30-5:30pm … Read more
High Five to Don Thomas Sporthaus (Birmingham, MI) for their generosity in donating proceeds from the area premiere of “McConkey the Movie” on Saturday, November 9 at the Birmingham 8 Theater! Also be sure to head into the Don Thomas Sporthaus for the Midnight Madness Event at the store with food, fun and special discounts … Read more
Make A Hero’s mission is to grow awareness for adaptive sports, educate the public, and generate support for individuals with physical disabilities. Our films serve to inspire people to “get fully engaged in the game of life”, build confidence and help regain mobility and freedom through participation in adaptive sports and recreation. Learn more at: makeahero.org … Read more
A 22 year old freeskier, Giray Dadali was at a competition in March 2013 when he overshot a landing on a jump and broke his sacrum and pelvis. He is now trying to get back to his life as a skier and return to the slopes as soon as physically possible. He looks forward to … Read more
High Fives Foundation supporter, filmer and friend, Nick Baron released his 2013 ski edit “No Complaints“! This past season may not have seen the deepest snowpack but, Nicky B. made the most of it and had a ton of fun. https://vimeo.com/78467995
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 and help … Read more
Looking for the perfect gift? Get a new High Fives Candle from Rescued Wine Candles (Truckee, CA) and help support the program services of the Foundation! Enjoy aromas of forest pines with notes of spicy clove and cinnamon stick. Half of the sales from this candle are donated to the High Fives Foundation. Order yours … Read more
Bar Effect Instructor and Professional Skier Amie Engerbretson will host a Winter Conditioning Community Class at the CR Johnson Healing Center on Saturday, November 2 at 10:00am. Amie will take class participants through a series of core and leg exercises preparing them for the upcoming winter season. This class will be capped at 10 participants … Read more
High Fives Athlete Sally Francklyn chatted with Nick Mercer of Concussion Talk regarding their shared experiences overcoming a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury). Read the insightful interview here and remember that #HelmetsAreCool!
