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High Fives Winter Empowerment Athlete: Landon McGauley

by HighFives
Feb 2011 - 2.6K views

The High Fives Non-Profit Foundation (Truckee, CA), recently completed the first chapter in what is known as ‘The Landon McGauley Project.’ A 15 year old skier and downhill mountain biker from Quesnel, British Columbia, Landon was involved in a mountain biking accident which left the young athlete paralyzed from the waist down due to a T-5 spinal injury . Landon: “My goal was to be able to get back on the mountain in a sit ski this winter. Now, the ultimate goal is to pursue my dream of competing in the Olympics in 2014.” From January 5-10, 2011 the High Fives Non-Profit Foundation provided an amazing trip for Landon and his family parents to Olympic Valley, CA and Alpine Meadows Ski Resort. The High Fives Winter Empowerment Fund funded the trip by securing transportation by Truckee Tahoe Transportation Inc., lodging at the Resort at Squaw Creek, adaptive lessons with Disabled Sports USA FarWest (Alpine Meadows) with Bill Bowness (a two-time paralympic medalist, respectively), Smith Optics goggles and helmet, a pair of Volkl Bridge skis, Superlite Outriggers (adaptive ski poles) and a brand new sit-ski from Freedom Factory. This great story has just begun, with the support of his loving family, friends, his home mountain of Troll Ski Resort (Quesnel, BC) and the High Fives Non-Profit Foundation the next chapter is ready to be written.

High Fives Winter Empowerment Fund Grant Recipient Landon McGauley:
“This week was the best week of my life, thanks to you guys at High Fives!”
highfivesfoundation.org

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High Fives Promotional Video

by HighFives
Feb 2011 - 6.1K views

A Tahoe based, 501.c.3 non-profit, the High Fives Foundation is dedicated to raising money and awareness for athletes that have suffered a life altering injury.

Formed in January of 2009, the High Fives Non-Profit Foundation has helped over 8 athletes to date with alternative healing, adaptive and rehabilitative equipment and the means to achieve their dream no matter the set-backs. With your support the Foundation will continue to be able to provide support, knowledge and ultimately a plan of action for the recovery of athletes following their dream. Follow the stories of Grant Korgan, Steve Wallace, Kyler Smith, John Davis and the other High Five recipients on the foundation's website.

For more information, to donate or to apply for a scholarship, please visit highfivesfoundation.org.

Thank you ~ High Five!

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Skiing with Steve Wallace - Episode One

by HighFives
Feb 2011 - 5.3K views

Volkl Skis and Porters Tahoe present "Skiing with Steve Wallace."

After a successful career as a ski racer, Steve Wallace moved out west to pursue the ultimate dream; ski powder everyday. In 2008, Steve suffered a burst fracture of his T-9 vertebrae while skiing Squaw Valley USA. After an endless pursuit to return skiing, the High Fives Non-Profit Foundation provided Steve with financial means to make this dream a reality in 2010 with Disabled Sports USA FarWest.

Stay tuned for more adventurous episodes from our charismatic and enthusiastic friend, Steve Wallace!

To find out about Steve's story, visit: highfivesfoundation.org/​recipients.html#stevew

A Tahoe based, 501.c.3 non-profit, the High Fives Non-Profit Foundation is dedicated to raising money and awareness for athletes that have suffered a life altering injury.

For more information, to donate or to apply for a scholarship, please visit highfivesfoundation.org.

High Five!

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Skiing with Steve Wallace - Episode 2 - Backcountry

by HighFives
Mar 2011 - 6K views

Volkl Skis and Porter's Tahoe presents the epic ski journey of Steve Wallace known as "Skiing with Steve Wallace"

In episode 2, Steve Wallace ventures out sled skiing with High Fives Co-Founder Roy Tuscany into the depths of the woods. Equipped with good friends, snowmobiles, pow skis, and High Fives this is a positively charged ride from Truckee, CA to the Gold Lake Highway. Good times!

Volkl Skis: volkl.com/​ski/​

Porters Tahoe: porterstahoe.com/​

High Fives Foudnation: highfivesfoundation.org

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Perfect CR Day - Squaw Valley USA

by HighFives
Mar 2011 - 9.2K views

The Perfect CR Day was a day filled with the adventures that were deemed a perfect day in the life of CR Johnson. On the one year anniversary of his passing, the Johnson Family, CRJ Memorial Fund, and High Fives put together an epic day of friends, laughs, food, snow, and reggae. Starting the day with an "Oh Buddy" cookie from Wildflour Baking Co. fueling a day of skiing at Squaw Valley USA. Mamasake prepared "Reign Supreme" Handrolls to re-fuel the body for a night of dinner and reggae at Moodys. This video highlights the day but more importantly our friend, brother, and son CR Johnson

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Fantastic February 5

by HighFives
Mar 2011 - 2.1K views

It dumped snow the whole month of February in Tahoe starting on my birthday the 16th. Basically every morning I woke up it felt like the weather gods were blessing me with yet another powder day. This is a little highlight of what my birthday month looked like.

No complaints so far this month on the snow fall either. So stay tuned for my march edit set to drop in the next few weeks

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Trains 2011 - AUX Channel - Presented by Volkl / Marker USA

by HighFives
Apr 2011 - 3.3K views

The 4th Annual Trains was presented by Volkl / Marker USA at Alpine Meadows on April 16, 2011. High Fives Foundation is a Tahoe-based 501.c.3 non-profit organization dedicated to raising money and awareness for athletes who have suffered a life-altering injury while pursuing their dream in the winter action sports community. Formed in 2009, the organization has helped provide the means for making goals to be met, after suffering a life-altering injury. For more information visit highfivesfoundation.org/​

This year featured 30 of the best local and national pros in the ski and snowboard industry. Sponsors included Volkl Skis, Marker Bindings, Alpine Meadows, Smith Optics, Unofficialnetworks.com, Diecutstickers.com, GOPro, Aelix Clothing, Empire Gloves, Armada Outerwear, Big Truck Hats, Sports Basement, Burton Snowboards, Porters Tahoe, Mountain Forge Inc, Discrete Headwear, Cabot Cheese, Crux Events, Full Belly Deli, Auburn Alehouse, and Nor-Cal Beverage

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Trains 2011 - Shreddy Times - Presented by Volkl / Marker USA

by HighFives
Apr 2011 - 1.2K views

Shreddy Times edit of High Fives TRAINS 2011.

The 4th Annual Trains was presented by Volkl / Marker USA at Alpine Meadows on April 16, 2011. High Fives Foundation is a Tahoe-based 501.c.3 non-profit organization dedicated to raising money and awareness for athletes who have suffered a life-altering injury while pursuing their dream in the winter action sports community. Formed in 2009, the organization has helped provide the means for making goals to be met, after suffering a life-altering injury. For more information visit http://www.highfivesfoundation.org/

This year featured 30 of the best local and national pros in the ski and snowboard industry. Sponsors included Volkl Skis, Marker Bindings, Alpine Meadows, Smith Optics, Unofficialnetworks.com, Diecutstickers.com, GOPro, Aelix Clothing, Empire Gloves, Armada Outerwear, Big Truck Hats, Sports Basement, Burton Snowboards, Porters Tahoe, Mountain Forge Inc, Discrete Headwear, Cabot Cheese, Crux Events, Full Belly Deli, Auburn Alehouse, and Nor-Cal Beverage

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Landon McGauley - Chapter 2

by HighFives
May 2011 - 891 views

Landon McGauley, is back for Chapter 2 of the "Landon McGauley, High Fives Winter Empowerment Athlete".

Just off the plane from BC, Landon is surprised with the chance to be a guest judge at the High Fives "TRAINS" Event 2011.

Hosted by Alpine Meadows and presented by Volkl Skis / Marker Bindings. The event format is a jam session designed to inspire some of the best skiers in North America. Individual and team events packed the crowd and provided crazy action and huge airs.

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Skiing with Steve Wallace - Episode 3

by HighFives
May 2011 - 1.3K views

Volkl Skis and Porter's Tahoe presents the epic ski journey of Steve Wallace known as "Skiing with Steve Wallace"

In episode 3, Steve Wallace and High Fives pair up with Arcade apparel for a fun filled day on skinny skis. Steve also gets a High Fives tattoo and rides a red toilet bowl down Alpine Meadows.

Volkl Skis: volkl.com/​ski/​
Porters Tahoe: porterstahoe.com/​
High Fives Foudnation: highfivesfoundation.org

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TRAINS 2011

by HighFives
May 2011 - 662 views

The 4th Annual Trains was presented by Volkl / Marker USA at Alpine Meadows on April 16, 2011. High Fives Foundation is a Tahoe-based 501.c.3 non-profit organization dedicated to raising money and awareness for athletes who have suffered a life-altering injury while pursuing their dream in the winter action sports community. Formed in 2009, the organization has helped provide the means for making goals to be met, after suffering a life-altering injury. For more information visit highfivesfoundation.org/​

This year featured 30 of the best local and national pros in the ski and snowboard industry. Sponsors included Volkl Skis, Marker Bindings, Alpine Meadows, Smith Optics, Unofficialnetworks.com, Diecutstickers.com, GOPro, Aelix Clothing, Empire Gloves, Armada Outerwear, Big Truck Hats, Sports Basement, Burton Snowboards, Porters Tahoe, Mountain Forge Inc, Discrete Headwear, Cabot Cheese, Crux Events, Full Belly Deli, Auburn Alehouse, and Nor-Cal Beverage

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Landon McGauley - Part 2 of 3 - Chapter 2

by HighFives
May 2011 - 444 views

Bill Bowness explains the goals of Landon and his approach to teaching Landon to sit-ski. Bill Bowness is the director of snowsports for Disabled Sports Farwest at Alpine Meadows, CA. He has been the instructor for the first two chapters of Landon's growth as a sit-skier. The goals of 2014 are reasonable and obtainable for this young athlete.

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5 year Redemption - Roy Tuscany

by HighFives
May 2011 - 1.5K views

After suffering a T-12 Burst fracture on April 29, 2006, it took Roy Tuscany five years to return to the spot that for ever changed his life. Surrounded by the positivity of friends and the power of High Fives Non-Profit Foundation, he returned to the spot exactly five years to the date.
Looking back on the five years of the injury, Roy has relearned how to walk, how to ski, and how to inspire others through the formation of his non-profit foundation High Fives (highfivesfoundation.org).
Watch how the power of positive thought and support has empowered Roy to return to the spot that forever changed his life and get the ultimate redemption.

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Skiing with Steve Wallace - Season Finale

by HighFives
Jun 2011 - 1.2K views

Marker / Volkl and Porters Tahoe present the final episode of the five-part webisode series staring Steve Wallace. This season you have watched Steve tell his story of recovery, ski the backcountry of Tahoe, raise money with the Arcade Skinny-Ski-a-Thon, get some new Ink, ski with Landon, and lastly return to Mammoth with Roy Tuscany.

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The Landon McGauley Project | Chapter Four

by HighFives
Jan 2012 - 298 views

The Landon McGauley project is an on-going mission of the High Fives Winter Empowerment Program Service. High Fives Athlete: Landon, a 16-year-old downhill mountain biker from Quesnel, B.C. Canada suffered a paralyzing spinal cord injury during a race on July 4, 2010. With the help of the High Fives Foundation, the highly motivated young athlete, Landon is pursuing a dream of making the Canadian Paralympic Ski Team (currently a member of the British Columbian Development Team) and competing in the 2014 Sochi, Russia Paralympic Games.