Non-Profit Spotlight: Wasatch Backcountry Rescue Wasatch Backcountry Rescue (WBR) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working in the Wasatch Mountains east of Salt Lake City, Utah, under the direction of the five Wasatch front County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue divisions. Counties include Salt Lake, Summit, Weber, Wasatch and Utah County. WBR hasthe highest level of standards … Read more
Movie Monday: Snow Safety Day at Northstar California The High Fives Foundation’s BASICS Program Service has released its second in five videos. This video highlights the importance of Avalanche Awareness in and out-of-bounds while skiing and snowboarding. Northstar California Resort hosted the Snow Safety Day on Sunday, January 20. Thanks to Chris Bartkowski for putting … Read more
Movie Monday: Danny Toumarkine (Northstar Sled ‘n’ Shred) Video From our friends atshreddytimes.com… “Its hard for us to believe that it has been two years since Danny suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury. We think its important to celebrate what you are thankful for in life. This day we all wanted to do something special and … Read more
Thank You Very Much to the Latest High Fives Donors: 01.16.2013 Zachary Zadrozna Restricted Contribution/BASICS Christina Cook CRJ Healing Center Donation Restricted / December Contribution Lululemon Partner / Lululemon / Employee : Liz Robinson / STORE 10189 Lululemon Partner / Lululemon / Employee : Sarah / STORE 10189 Antoine Rivard High Fives Shirt Felicia Watts … Read more
Adaptive Advancement: Forging Path to Starting Line for Younger Disabled Athletes (NY Times Article) There is much debate around the country on the integration of disabled athletes into mainstream athletics. This article by Mary Pilon delves into the topic and brings to the issue to forefront of a national conversation. Read the entire article.
Event Spotlight – Winter Film Series #3: Adrian Ballinger 8,000 Meter Peak Skiing Alpenglow Sports is proud to present the 3rd installment of their annual Winter Film Series on January 17, 2013 7pm at Squaw Valley’s world-famous Olympic Village Lodge. What happens when you combine a Russian who lives in Chamonix with a Brit who … Read more
Event Spotlight: High Fives Hot Cocoa Weekend at 7-Eleven The High Fives Foundation has continued its partnership with 7-Eleven (at the Carnelian Bay, CA location) through the upcoming Hot Cocoa Weekend. From January 19-21, all customers that purchase a delicious hot cocoa at the Carnelian Bay, CA 7-Eleven will help support the High Fives Foundation … Read more
CR Johnson Healing Center Offers Additional Services in 2013 Expanded services include group and private Pilates classes, Bar Effect classes and the launch of the PT Gym (Truckee, Calif.) The CR Johnson Healing Center opened in June 2011 to provide a training facility for High Fives Foundation Winter-Empowerment Fund athletes to work on their respective … Read more
Thank You Very Much to the Latest High Fives Donors: 01.10.2013 Shayla Gifford Open Donation to High Fives Foundation Mackenzie River SV, LLC 2012 Partner Contribution Katrine Watson Open Donation to High Fives David Gemme Open Donation to High Fives Foundation GoPro Open Donation to High Fives Foundation John Robinson Foundation Open Donation to High … Read more
Adaptive Advancement: Nissin Monoski On Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, Winter Empowerment athlete Chris Slavin (Ipswich, MA) skied her way to the bronze medal at the NCSD Winter Park Open in Winter Park, CO. Chris utilized the Nissin Mono-Ski which the High Fives Foundation provided her through the Winter Empowerment Fund. About Chris Slavin: Chris was … Read more
