The mountains called and so High Fives went skiing! The High Fives Foundation and Disabled Sports USA Far West enjoyed a sunny ski day at Alpine Meadows with three #HighFivesAthletes on 1.15.2015. #HighFivesAthlete Ezra Mcphail received a board-approved grant for ski lessons and travel to DSUSA Far West at Alpine Meadows. Ezra traveled from Duluth, MN … Read more
“I’ve forgot more about living on the edge than you’ll ever know. Thanks High Fives!” – Todd Wolfe Todd is one of the 16 High Fives Athletes that is highlighted in the Reno-Tahoe International Airport DepARTures gallery exhibit! #HighFiveAthlete Todd started teaching skiing and coaching racing in 1986, which are his true passions. On March 5, 2005, … Read more
Check out what the High Fives Foundation will be up to during the SIA Snow Show & see how you can get involved! Watch #KnowYourPark at the SIA Snow Show Jan. 31! #KnowYourPark is a public service announcement, filmed and edited in a documentary format to educate snow sport athletes of all ages about the inherent risks and rewards of … Read more
Watch #KnowYourPark at the SIA Snow Show Jan. 31! #KnowYourPark is a public service announcement, filmed and edited in a documentary format to educate snow sport athletes of all ages about the inherent risks and rewards of skiing and riding within the Terrain Park. Five core values will be presented within the film: Know Your … Read more
“Dream big, live simple and love life!” High Fives Athlete Josh Dueck sustained a spinal cord injury during a ski accident in 2004, leaving him completely paralyzed from the waist down. Josh quickly accepted the fact that life was going to be different, but his injury did not change that part about grabbing life by … Read more
“I have absolutely no regrets about my accident. This whole experience has only made me stronger!” Phil is one of the 16 High Fives Athletes that are highlighted in the Reno-Tahoe International Airport DepARTures gallery exhibit! Coming off the best ski season of his life, which included participation in filming G.N.A.R. The Movie, Phil suffered a burst … Read more
“Up or down…it’s up to you.” Sophie is one of the 16 High Fives Athletes that are highlighted in the Reno-Tahoe International Airport DepARTures gallery exhibit! Sophie was member of the Falcon Ski Competition Team. On December 26, 2012, she was doing her first warm up runs on Bruce at the Mt. Rose Ski Resort in … Read more
Enjoy the Journey As we continue leveraging the success of our marketing, branding, and marquee fundraising events, the High Fives Foundation has developed a system of collaborative partnership opportunities for like-minded businesses that believe in our mission. We’ve chosen five proven strategies from previous collaborations that have seen the best return on investment for partner … Read more
The Squaw Valley Prom is funky fresh, high-energy, indoor escape from the snow in Lake Tahoe with 1,000 attendees moving to the lively sounds of great music. The High Fives Non-Profit Foundation and CHARITYSMITH will present the Squaw Valley Prom, on Saturday, February 21, 2015 | 8:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. | The 11th Annual Prom … Read more
Thank You & High Five Reno Big Horns! The Reno Bighorns are a NBA Development League team based in Reno, Nevada. Their namesake is the Desert Bighorn Sheep, the state animal of Nevada. On January 6th The Reno Bighorns hosted the Austin Spurs for a nail-biting close game ending with a win for the Austin Spurs. … Read more
