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
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
Last spring, High Fives Foundation’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
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
“As 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.” – 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
September 14, 2025📍 Colorado | 🛞 40 milesAthlete: Brad Whitelaw🔗 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 — throttle open, spirit high. It wasn’t just about the miles covered, but the freedom of moving … Read more
August 24, 2025📍 Glenwood Springs, CO | 🛞 25 milesAthlete: Ryley Hopper🔗 View Photos Cold rain couldn’t stop the stoke. Ryley Hopper and his family embraced a full day in the Glenwood Springs mud — proving that adventure doesn’t wait for perfect weather. With support from the Return to Dirt crew, Ryley ripped through puddles, … Read more
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
📍 Glenwood Springs, CO | 📅 August 11, 2025 | 🛞 43 milesAthlete: Steve Ferro🔗 View Photos Fresh off starting his job as an ER doctor in Boise, Idaho, Steve Ferro and his wife set out for an epic road trip. Their journey took them through Aspen, Moab, and into Glenwood Springs to experience the … Read more
📍 Glenwood Springs, CO | 📅 August 5, 2025 | 🛞 19 milesAthlete: Hal Strauss🔗 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
