K2 Snowboarding Athlete, Griffin MacFadyen, Creates Pledge Program For High Fives Foundation “I am stoked to be helping the High Fives athletes,” said MacFadyen. “When High Fives told me they wanted to take my pledge challenge and turn it into a national program I was real excited because I knew it could help lots of … Read more
The High Fives Foundation’s first athlete to have a TBI and first snowboard athlete, Brennan Dekeersgieter is written up in Mountain Magazine, ‘The Spike in Our Veins’. Read Gordy Megroz’s ‘Spike in our Veins’ piece HERE We all miss you…Catch you on the other side.
The High Fives candle is a double give back! Last month Rescued Wine and High Fives sold 3 candles & $42 was donated to the High Fives Foundation. Rescued Wine donates 50% of the sales of this candle right back to the High Fives Foundation. In addition they donate another 2% to animal rescue! Rescued … Read more
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“It’s not about what I’ve done, it’s about what I’m going to do.” Grant is one of the 16 High Fives Athletes that are highlighted in the Reno-Tahoe International Airport DepARTures gallery exhibit! The co-owner of the professional snowmobile team “Alpine Assassins”, Grant was hurt in March of 2010 while filming for the movie, “Alpine AssassiNATION”. … Read more
Learn about the ladies of SAFE AS! A non-profit women’s avalanche safety workshop series this winter! Elyse Saugstad Elyse Saugstad is a professional freeskier. Her home mountain is Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, Alaska. She won the 2008 Freeride World Championship with her fluid and strong skiing. She was involved in the 2012 Tunnel Creek avalanche, but … Read more
SAFE AS — Women’s Avalanche Safety Workshop Series — only the most fun, important, and kick-ass way to welcome the winter season! SAFE AS (Skiers Advocating and Fostering Education and Avalanche Snow Safety) invites women ages 14 and up with intermediate or better skiing or snowboarding ability to an introductory avalanche course bundled up in … Read more
Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going. Jake is one of the 16 High Fives Athletes that are highlighted in the Reno-Tahoe International Airport DepARTures gallery exhibit! The reigning J2 National Champion, Jake was injured on December 22, 2011 at Steamboat Springs, CO at the US National Team Selections, when he … Read more
Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving isn’t just about eating for five hours straight and then napping until you can eat a little more. Okay, maybe it mostly is —but it’s also about showing your appreciation for others. It’s about making people feel good, and helping out those who need it most. Thanksgiving, above all, is a time to be grateful … Read more
Make a donation to the High Fives Foundation and get your invitation to the 15th Annual Powder Awards! Come to the 15th Annual Powder Awards. Celebrating the best in photography, cinematography, and athletic achievements, the biggest night in skiing only comes once a year, acting as the kickoff to the season. The 15th Annual Powder … Read more
