Military to the Mountains (M2M) 2026 brought 21 veterans and first responders to Palisades Tahoe for a life-changing week of adaptive skiing and snowboarding. During one of the only true powder days of the season, High Fives Foundation athletes, staff, and community members headed into the backcountry with PistenBully and Pacific Crest Snowcats for an … Read more
Vermont North isn’t just a ski shop, it’s the heartbeat of the High Fives Foundation community in Vermont. Since 1972, this family owned shop has been a cornerstone of Vermont ski culture, playing a vital role in what has become one of the most impactful grassroots fundraising events in adaptive sports… the Green Mountain Shred-A-Thon. … Read more
High Fives Foundation is proud to partner with Flylow Gear, a company created by skiers who believed mountain gear should be as durable and hardworking as the athletes wearing it. Founded in 2005 by Colorado natives Greg Steen and Dan Abrams, Flylow began with a simple idea: build ski apparel tough enough for the backcountry … 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
The Waterman Foundation and High Fives and Adaptive Training Foundation brought a Tahoe-based group of adaptive athletes and military veterans together for two incredible days on the water, providing canoes, paddleboards, and full transfer support to ensure every participant could safely and confidently get on and off the water. With the right gear, the right … Read more
Austin Price, a spirited motorcyclist, was cruising home after a day with his companions. Merely three blocks away from his home, as he navigated a sharp bend, fate took a turn. Leaning into the curve, Austin’s foot peg suddenly folded, causing his bike to skid out. The ensuing collision with an oncoming vehicle launched him … Read more
Just Hands: For the Love of Racing follows Torsten Gross, a quadriplegic striving to race among the elite in GT motorsport. Pushing through unimaginable physical limits, this isn’t just a racing series—it’s a human story of resilience, relentless drive, and breaking through impossible barriers. Produced by Sonic Gods Studios in partnership with Pennzoil. Watch the … Read more
Inside the Adaptations Fueling Adaptive Moto In our latest Adapt & Destroy spotlight, Nick takes us behind the bars of an adapted dirt bike, breaking down the custom features that make riding possible after a spinal cord injury. From hand-controlled brakes to a foot-secure cage system, this bike is more than modified—it’s a machine built … Read more
$11,000+ Raised for Adaptive Athletes by Neuro Gum “We’re always looking for ways to partner with people who believe in lifting others up, and that’s exactly what High Fives does every day. April was a chance for us to get behind their mission and support athletes who are pushing boundaries in ways that go beyond … Read more
There’s no easy way down to Pleasure Point—but that’s never stopped us. In our latest video release, we follow High Fives Athletes Chad W, Soren L, and Corwin B as they each take their own unique route down the infamous staircase to the surf break in Santa Cruz, CA. While the methods may differ, the … Read more
