#HighFivesAthlete Megan Wemmer updates High Fives on her after holiday rehab progress! While on a backcountry ski tour in the Arapahoe National Forrest with her boyfriend in February 2015, Megan went to climb up to the second floor of the cabin when the ladder gave out, causing her to fall directly on her back from … Read more
Thank you to Fireside Pizza Co. for supporting the 2016 Squaw Valley Prom! The best family dining experience in Squaw Valley! “Fireside Pizza at Squaw Valley is perfect for a tasty, satisfying lunch, this casual restaurant at Squaw Valley serves pizzas that are a cut above, courtesy of fresh, unusual toppings and a delicious blend … Read more
#HighFivesAthlete Andrew Kurka reminds us what we need to focus on for 2016! Happy New Year! With the holidays just ending, the time off to see the family, the break away from the gym, the food. Hasn’t made us lose the edge, in fact it gives strength to an athlete. The time away, helps us … Read more
That’s a Wrap! The 1st of 4 Adaptive Monoski World Class Race Camps hosted by the US Olympic Committe, High Fives & Josh Dueck! January 13th through January 15th the High Fives Foundation and the US Olympic Committee (USOC) hosted the first of four adaptive ski race camps scheduled for Winter 2016. Head Coach, world … Read more
Team USA – USOC shares #HighFivesAthlete Nick Fairall’s recovery story! “One Year After Horrific Crash That Left Him Paralyzed, Ski Jumper Nick Fairall Determined To Move Forward” BY DOUG WILLIAMS | JAN. 08, 2016 Nick Fairall is an Olympic ski jumper. Since the age of 6 he’s been launching himself into space and defying gravity. … Read more
First Tracks Online Ski Magazine shares High Fives & Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Military to the Mountains Program! “HIGH FIVES FOUNDATION BRINGS MILITARY VETERANS SKIING” JANUARY 7, 2016 FIRST TRACKS!! ONLINE MEDIA Truckee, CA – The Lake Tahoe-based High Fives Foundation has now officially helped 100 athletes in recovery from life-altering injuries since it was established in … Read more
GIMME FIVE BEER LAUNCH Date:January 20th, 2016 Time: 6PM-10PM Location: Moe’s Original, Tahoe City, CA MUST RSVP ON FACEBOOK Come celebrate the newest addition to the Auburn Alehouse’s line-up, Gimme Five. The beer that gives back! On January 20th, 2016 High Fives will be launching the American Brown Ale at Moe’s Original Bar B Que … Read more
Non-Profit Spotlight CHARITYSMITH CHARITYSMITH Nonprofit Foundation is committed to the creation and management of memorial funds. For those who feel inspired to do so, CHARITYSMITH offers a simple and expedient pathway to the creation of memorials in memory of loved ones. By contributing to the lives of others, we remember and honor the lives of … Read more
Watch the 2015 Squaw Valley Prom Video! 12th Annual Squaw Valley Prom is Scheduled for February 20, 2016 at Squaw Valley Proceeds benefit the High Fives Foundation and CHARITYSMITH! Purchase your ticket HERE Like Squaw Valley Prom on Facebook HERE High Fives Non-Profit Foundation and CHARITYSMITH will present the Squaw Valley Prom, on Saturday, February 20, 2016, at 8 p.m. … Read more
#HighFivesAthlete Nick Fairall speaks on his crash exactly a year later at Bischofshofen US ski jumper Nicholas Fairall and his coach Bine Norcic at the press conference during the 64th Four Hills Tournament in Bischofshofen. One year after his fall, Nick Fairall spoke about what had happened at a press conference in Bischofshofen. He found moving … Read more
