Athlete Chris Waker isn’t just adapting—he’s destroying preconceived limits. He’s redefining what’s possible, inspiring others to chase their own version of adventure. And at High Fives, we’re honored to be part of that ride. 🛬 I show up, 🏂 they get me suited up, 👕 all fitted, 🖐 get the active hands on, 🎿 strap … Read more
Adaptive surfers Dariel Meléndez Dávila and Llywelyn “Sponge” Williams embody the High Fives spirit, seamlessly transitioning from riding waves to carving down the slopes. Watch the video below! “I’ve never seen anyone else with one leg skiing, so to be able to watch helps me to try and understand how it should work instead of … Read more
A new year, a new adventure! From January 19-24, nine High Fives Athletes hit the slopes of Steamboat, Colorado, for the first-ever High Five the Hill Steamboat adaptive camp. This new location brought fresh terrain, incredible conditions, and the perfect opportunity for athletes to push their limits. Among the group, three athletes experienced their first-ever snow pillar adaptive camp, embracing … Read more
New Video Release – Watch How these Parlor Skis are Made At High Fives, our mission is to empower adaptive athletes with the tools they need to reach their fullest potential on the mountain. One of the most exciting ways we accomplish this is through our ongoing partnership with Parlor Skis. Over the years, Parlor … Read more
High Fives has had the incredible honor of being featured on ESPN SportsCenter not once, but twice! Our CEO & Founder, Roy Tuscany, sat down with Kenny Mayne to speak towards how the coronavirus is changing the culture around high fives, High Fives mission and the impact we’re making in the adaptive sports community. Alongside the … Read more
Empowering Adaptive Athletes to Explore the Backcountry The High Fives Foundation announces that applications for the 2025 Return to Dirt trips are officially open from January 25, 2025, through March 31, 2025. This life-changing program provides individuals with mobility limitations the opportunity to experience the great outdoors by piloting adaptive off-road vehicles into backcountry areas … Read more
Spike Kane is no stranger to overcoming challenges. Following a life-altering motorcycle accident in 2005, Spike was paralyzed but never stopped riding the wave of resilience that defines him. From conquering the toughest race in adaptive sailing, the Race to Alaska (R2AK), to pushing the boundaries of adaptive motorsports and adaptive surfing, Spike has been … Read more
Written By Athlete Manager; Landon McGauley As the High Fives Foundation has grown from supporting its very first athlete in 2009 to its 866th in 2024, our adaptive sports programs and the locations where we host them have expanded exponentially. It all began with our first surf camp in San Clemente in 2012. Since then, … Read more
On October 22, 2024, over 80 supporters gathered at the beautiful Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC to celebrate community, resilience, and the impact of the High Fives Foundation. With a breathtaking sunset over the New York City skyline as our backdrop, the evening was filled with heartfelt speeches and inspiring stories. High Fives Program Director Dani Trujillo, … Read more
Most people see an obstacle, and they try to find a way to live with it. The founder of High Fives Foundation sees an obstacle, and he destroys it. This new way of thinking led Roy Tuscany to help hundreds of paralyzed athletes get back into surfing, moto, biking, snow sports, and fishing. It all … Read more
