High Fives in the News | pinkbike

July 31, 2018 by Becca

A truly inspirational post on PinkBike's site! #HighFivesAthlete Ryan St Lawrence suffered a spinal cord injury two years ago that changed his life. But he’s back at it with an adapted Santa Cruz V10 and has been out for his first shred. Read the full story by Ryan on Pinkbike's site HERE! RYAN BROKE HIS BACK DURING ... Read more

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK | TAYLOR FIDDYMENT

July 27, 2018 by Becca

#HighFivesAthlete TAYLOR FIDDYMENT goes wakesurfing for the first time! High Fives is beyond happy for Taylor and the delight wakesurfing brought her. "Floating on the water and hearing it splash under us, looking into the boat over my brothers shoulder at all the loving faces behind the camera, with looks of joy and camaraderie... These are ... Read more

Athlete of the Week | Alina Garbuzov

July 6, 2018 by Becca

Small Restless Human aka #HighFivesAthlete Alina Garbuzov shares another amazing story on her blog! A blog about recovery as an impatient, imperfect, hyperactive young person. Thank you for sharing Alina, can't wait to hear about your next adventure through your blog HERE. A Trip to Portugal By Alina Garbuzov When my professor asked if I wanted to ... Read more

ARCADE GOAL BELT PROGRAM | Dani Burt

June 29, 2018 by Becca

HIGH FIVE #HIGHFIVESATHLETE Dani Burt FOR ACHIEVING her third OF FIVE ARCADE BELT GOALS! Dani Burt Goal #3: Compete at USA Championships on June 12-13th and have a podium finish. She ended up getting 2nd! DANI WAS RIDING DOWN MOUNT PALOMAR ON HER MOTORCYCLE IN 2004 WHEN A DECEPTIVE TURN IN THE ROAD CAUSED HER TO LOSE CONTROL ... Read more

ARCADE GOAL BELT PROGRAM | SHAY HAMPTON

June 21, 2018 by Becca

HIGH FIVE #HIGHFIVESATHLETE SHAY HAMPTON FOR ACHIEVING HIS Fourth OF FIVE ARCADE BELT GOALS! RETIRED AIR FORCE MASTER SERGEANT SHAY HAMPTON JUST PARTICIPATED IN HIS SECOND YEAR OF THE MILITARY OF THE MOUNTAIN PROGRAM. GETTING BACK OUT ON THE SLOPES OF SQUAW VALLEY ALPINE MEADOWS WITH 21 OTHER CRITICALLY WOUNDED US VETERANS IS JUST A DROP IN THE ... Read more

ARCADE GOAL BELT PROGRAM | Joanna Adams

June 7, 2018 by Becca

On May 2, 2018 #HighFivesAthete Joanna Adams completed her High Fives X Arcade Belt goal of paddling her adaptive kayak (purchased by the High Fives Foundation in a September 2018 grant) in the Pacific Ocean! Kayaking was a huge passion of Joanna's prior to her 2009 injury sustained in a Mt. Hood snowboard accident, and through hard work and help ... Read more

ARCADE GOAL BELT PROGRAM | RYAN ST. LAWRENCE

June 1, 2018 by Becca

#HIGHFIVESATHLETE RYAN ST. LAWRENCE ACHIEVED HIS ARCADE BELTS GOAL OF Mountain Biking! #HighFivesAthlete Ryan St. Lawrence was an aspiring professional mountain biker prior to his injury, and following a 2016 spinal cord injury, he wasn't sure if he'd experience the adrenaline of the trails again. On April 19, 2018, Ryan participated in the High Fives first adaptive mountain bike camp ... Read more

ARCADE GOAL BELT PROGRAM | NATE WHITE

May 12, 2018 by Becca

#HIGHFIVESATHLETE Nate White ACHIEVED His ARCADE BELTS GOAL of skiing with outriggers! "A year and a half ago I wasn't sure I was even going to walk again," said #HighFivesAthlete Nate White. "Getting back on skis this past winter with outriggers was a truly liberating feeling. Although there was frustration at times, there was such joy in being able to ... Read more

ARCADE GOAL BELT PROGRAM | Rosa Malloy-Post

April 6, 2018 by Becca

HIGH FIVE #HIGHFIVESATHLETE Rosa Malloy-Post FOR ACHIEVING her first oF FIVE ARCADE BELT GOALS! On February 1st, 2018, #HighFivesAthlete Rosa Malloy-Post accomplished her goal of skiing at the daunting Wyoming ski resort Jackson Hole. In September 2017, Rosa was awarded a board-approved grant from the High Fives Foundation for an Enabling Technologies KBG Lynx Monoski. Since receiving the ski, Rosa's skiing has progressed ... Read more

Athlete of the Week | Bond Camp

April 5, 2018 by Becca

#HighFivesAthlete Bond Camp takes on Tahoe Skiing after a 3 year break up with the mountain! "What an EPIC week! While it was certainly challenging it felt so good to be back on snow. Thank you @hi5sfoundation for making it all possible, everyone at @achievetahoe for the great instruction and equipment, and @dolanautogroup for the bluest car on the road!" ... Read more

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