Return To Dirt Day Trip | May 24

Kristen Johnson Date: May 24, 2026Location: De Beque, ColoradoMiles Driven: 42 The High Fives Foundation’s Return to Dirt program continues to create meaningful opportunities for athletes to reconnect with the outdoors, build community, and experience adventure. On May 24, athlete Kristen Johnson embarked on a memorable day trip through Western Colorado alongside her sister and … Read more

Return to Dirt Day Trip | May 10

Doug Teal and Matt Deweiler Date: May 10, 2026Location: De Beque, ColoradoMiles Driven: 48 The 2026 Return to Dirt season officially got underway on May 10 as athletes Doug Teal and Matt Detweiler hit the trails near De Beque, Colorado for their first-ever Return to Dirt experience. Joined by Matt’s wife and Doug’s brother, the … Read more

Return to Dirt Hits the Screen | Catch High Fives Athletes on National TV

Last spring, High Fives Foundationโ€™s Return to Dirt program teamed up with Off-Road Odyssey and host Alexa Score to film an unforgettable off-road experience in Colorado. Now, that story is heading to national television. Filmed in Grand Junction and DeBeque Colorado, the episode highlights the progression, resilience, and stoke of High Fives athletes as they … Read more

Return to Dirt Applications Now Open for 2026 Season

Empowering Adaptive Athletes to Explore the Backcountry The High Fives Foundation announces that applications for the 2026 Return to Dirt trips are officially open from January 1, 2026 till 12:00 AM April 1, 2026. This life-changing program provides individuals with mobility limitations the opportunity to experience the great outdoors by piloting adaptive off-road vehicles into … Read more

Return to Dirt Women’s Camp 2025

โ€œAs soon as I heard it was the first ladies event, I was like, I gotta go. I just try to seek new experience and this is a very new experience.โ€ – Sam Summers, High Fives Athlete For three empowering days in Colorado, five adaptive women rallied UTVs up rocky ridgelines, cast fishing lines into … Read more

Return to Dirt Day Trip | Nevada to Colorado, A Ride to Remember with Brad Whitelaw

September 14, 2025๐Ÿ“ Colorado | ๐Ÿ›ž 40 milesAthlete: Brad Whitelaw๐Ÿ”— View Photos Brad brought the stoke across state lines. Traveling from Nevada to join the Return to Dirt crew, Brad Whitelaw spent the day exploring scenic Colorado trails โ€” throttle open, spirit high. It wasnโ€™t just about the miles covered, but the freedom of moving … Read more

Return to Dirt Day Trip | Mud, Miles & Family with Ryley Hopper

August 24, 2025๐Ÿ“ Glenwood Springs, CO | ๐Ÿ›ž 25 milesAthlete: Ryley Hopper๐Ÿ”— View Photos Cold rain couldnโ€™t stop the stoke. Ryley Hopper and his family embraced a full day in the Glenwood Springs mud โ€” proving that adventure doesnโ€™t wait for perfect weather. With support from the Return to Dirt crew, Ryley ripped through puddles, … Read more

Annual High Fives Return to Dirt Colorado Camp 2025

From July 29 to August 2, Return to Dirt & High Fives Foundation hosted the annual Colorado Camp, a week that proved once again the power of adaptive adventure. Over five days, 11 athletes came together to share unforgettable experiences, push their limits, and create memories that will last a lifetime. The camp featured three … Read more

Return to Dirt Day Trip | Hal Strauss Reignites Outdoor Adventure

๐Ÿ“ Glenwood Springs, CO | ๐Ÿ“… August 5, 2025 | ๐Ÿ›ž 19 milesAthlete: Hal Strauss๐Ÿ”— View Photos Recommended by freestyle motocross legend Matt Buyton, Hal Strauss came to Return to Dirt with a deep connection to the moto world. Less than a year after his injury, he and his wife made the trip to Glenwood … Read more