Inspirational Athlete: Jake Hickman Competing in the US Freestyle Championships Winter Empowerment Athlete – Jake Hickman is competing on Friday at theUS Freestyle Championships at Heavenly Mountain Resort. About Jake: The reigning J2 National Champion, Jake was injured on December 22, 2011 at Steamboat Springs, CO at the US National Team Selections, when he caught … Read more
Thanks Shane! A Tribute to the FAT Ski Revolution This week we celebrate the life of our hero and friend, Shane McConkey with the Pain McShlonkey Classic (March 29-30) at Squaw Valley. The inspiration he brought to thousands of skiers across the world is amazing. Shane’s innate ability to change the paradigm of skiing was … Read more
Adaptive Advancement: March Winter Empowerment Grant Recipients The High Fives Foundation – Winter Empowerment Program Service disburses board approved grants to disabled winter action sports athletes participating in winter adaptive sports or recovering from a life-altering injury. In March 2013 the High Fives Foundations Board of Directors Grant Selection Committee approved the following grants for … Read more
Event Spotlight: Pain McShlonkey 80’s AFTER PARTY Date: Saturday, March 30, 2013 Time: 7:30 PM-1:00 AM Description: The Worlds Greatest After Party This year the Shane McConkey Foundation is taking the grand finale (After Party) to a whole new level! Prizes will also be awarded for best 80s outfit. Guests must be 21 or older … Read more
Event Spotlight: Arcade Belts Presents the SKINNY Ski-A-Thon This MONDAY! Arcade Belts and the High Fives Foundation Present the SKINNY Ski-A-Thon, An all day fundraiser to benefit the High Fives Foundation – Scheduled for April 1, 2013 April 1, 2013 Squaw Valley (Olympic Valley, CA) will host the SKINNY Ski-A-Thon from 9am-4pm. Participants will complete … Read more
Non-Profit Spotlight: The Shane McConkey Foundation (New Video) The Shane McConkey Foundation was founded in recognition of the worldwide community of skiers, adventurers and everyday people who share a passion for life. The Foundation honors those who inspire positive change in the world and the life of others. Shane McConkey altered the paths of countless … Read more
TRAiNS is a freestyle ski & snowboard contest unlike any other. The namesake of the High Fives Foundation can be traced back to an idea for a freestyle ski contest. The Foundation began with a simple concept: hold a contest, called High Fives at Sugar Bowl Resort (Norden, California) for close friends and top skiers … Read more
Non-Profit Spotlight: The Bob Woodruff Foundation The Bob Woodruff Foundation is the nonprofit dedicated to ensuring injured service members, veterans and their families are thriving long after they return home. A national organization with grassroots reach, the Bob Woodruff Foundation complements the work of the federal government diligently navigating the maze of more than 40,000 … Read more
Movie Monday: 3rd Annual Pain McShlonkey Classic | Of.Course.I.Can. The 3rd Annual Pain McShlonkey Classic is March 29-30 at Squaw Valley. Watch and share this amazing teaser(Of.Course.I.Can) for the event. The Pain McShlonkey Classic (otherwise known as the PMS) is a fun and hilarious weekend filled with snowblade (skiing) action, costumes and two rocking parties! … Read more
Movie Monday: Everyday Struggle – The Struggle Continues From High Fives Foundation supporter and Line Skis (Mountain Command) Team skier, Peter Kukesh: “The struggle continues in Tahoe. Rent, car payments, snowmobile payments, highest gas prices in the country, mediocre jobs, girlfriends, injuries, landing tricks, avoiding slednecks, and a lack of snow. These are just a … Read more
