High Fives Athlete K.G. Talks with AthleteGo

High Fives Foundation Athlete Keith Gabel sat down with AthleteGo to discuss his training en route to the 2014 Paralympic Games in Sochi Russia. Read the full interview here. In June of 2005, Keith Gabel was involved in an industrial accident; over 2,000 pounds of hydraulic pressure crushed his left foot. After a series of … Read more

The Sally Francklyn Story

Sally Francklyn is a ski patroller with 10 years experience, as well as a recognized  expert on social media, public relations,  and online editing for major ski industry clients.  After taking an 850 foot fall on “Once is Enough” in the Jackson backcountry. Sally found her life had changed radically. After suffering a closed head fracture with TBI, back, neck … Read more

Line Skis – Mountain Command Team Skier Peter Kukesh

Congratulations to High Fives Foundation supporter Peter Kukesh for being named to the Line Skis Mountain Command (North America) team! Watch and share Peter’s new edit “The Everyday Struggle” from his 2012-2013 ski season. Keep having fun Peter! The Everyday Struggle. Pete Kukesh from Pete Kukesh on Vimeo.

Thank You to Truckee Downtown Merchants Association

Thank you to the Truckee Downtown Merchant Association for another wonderful summer of working together at the Truckee Thursdays! Through your support, the High Fives Foundation enjoyed hosting the information tent with a wildly popular raffle while informing the great community of Truckee, CA about the mission and goals of the Foundation. Learn more about … Read more

Thank You Very Much to PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn!

High Five to PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn for their great support of the Foundation. For the third year running, PlumpJack has donated $1 from each “Sid’s High Five” cocktail sold. Sid Crockett (the drink’s namesake, is a fixture in the Squaw Valley ski area and most refer to him as “The Mayor”)! Thank you to … Read more

Level 1 Production’s “Partly Cloudy” and 4FRNT Media’s “CRJ – Chronicle of a Freeskiing Icon” Seattle, WA Premiere

In Seattle? Don’t miss the Level 1 Productions “Partly Cloudy” and 4FRNT Media “CRJ – Chronicle of a Freeskiing Icon” at Evo Seattle (3500 Stone Way N Seattle, WA 98103) this Friday, Oct. 11! Doors at 8:30 pm | Shows 9:30 pm, Tickets: $12 in advance | $15 at the door – All ages, Beer garden 21+ w/ID … Read more

The Lake Tahoe Premiere of “Into the Mind” is Thurs. Oct. 17!

  Join the High Fives Foundation on Thursday, October 17, for the world premiere of the B.A.S.I.C.S. program service documentary #HelmetsAreCool followed by the Lake Tahoe premiere of the Sherpas Cinema 2013 feature film, “Into the Mind” on the back lawn of California 89 in Truckee, CA. Doors: 6 p.m. – Showtime: 7 p.m. | … Read more