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On August 10th, 2011, the High Fives Non-Profit Foundation opened the CR Johnson Healing Center as a program service to commemorate the professional skier and beloved Truckee resident’s birthday. The Healing Center
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The High Fives Non-Profit Foundation (Truckee, CA), recently completed the third chapter in what is known as ‘The Landon Project.’ A 16 year old skier and downhill mountain biker from Quesnel, British Columbia, Landon was involved in a
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All. I. Can. by Sherpas Cinema is playing tonight, October 13th, followed by music from Drop Theory and beer on tap at the Fifty Fifty Brewing Company in Truckee, CA. (map)

100% of the raffle proceeds and 25% of the ticket sales will go to support the High Fives Foundation, a Tahoe-based 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.

• Doors open at 8:00 pm
• All. I. Can. screening
• Drop Theory – close (2:00 pm)
• Tickets $20

You can purchase tickets in advance at the CR Johnson Healing Center or at The Start Haus. Here’s a map.

Raffle tickets will also be sold by High Fives at the event and prizes will include but are not limited to:

• 1 Bronze Squaw Valley season pass!
• a pair of 188 CRJ 4frnt skis!
• 1 person/1 day cat skiing with Tahoe’s only snowcat operation, Pacific Crest Snowcats!
• and plenty of gear from the All. I. Can. tour sponsors!

Judging from the trailers, this film looks to have some of the most stunning visual effects and cinematography I’ve seen in a winter sports movie. That’s a high bar these days. If I didn’t know better I’d say the DP’s and editors of some of these ski and snowboard films are starting to compete with the riders for the overall Wow factor of the show. The skiing looks amazing though. Can’t wait to see it!

The Third Annual High Fives Bocce Tournament was a blast. Those who entered had a great time at the Truckee River Winery. The top 10 teams were showered with great prizes and the first place pass was a pair of season
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Born from a growing interest and an increased level of participation in the leisure activity of bocce ball, the High Fives Bocce Tournament was created in 2009 to bring the Truckee-Tahoe community together for a day of fun on the courts.
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The High Fives Non-Profit Foundation’s trip to Brandon, Mississippi came to a close Sunday but not without a little hang time as adaptive athlete superstars Landon McGauley and Alana Nichols hit the water ramp jump. With a prime viewing area right next to the landing zone next to a few rock
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This January, an extraordinary expedition is set to  take place. For the first time in history, two adaptive athletes will embark on a mission to reach the South Pole. The date for this expedition coincides with the 100th anniversary of Captain Robert Falcon Scott’s Terra Nova South Pole expedition. The athletes, John Davis and Grant Korgan, will be led by two of Tahoe’s best, Doug Stoup and Tal Fletcher.

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A mission to report the progress of a group of athletes venturing into uncharted waters of adaptive water skiing has rapidly become a smorgasbord of positivity with days blending into each other and greasy grins easing the team into sleep each night. This is a work trip for some, an
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Bar of America (Truckee, CA) and the High Fives Non-Profit Foundation (Truckee, CA) present, “Chains Required” on Thursday August 25, 2011. Join us for an evening celebrating the great summer … Read More

 Local professional skier CR Johnson was born on August 10, 1983 and enjoyed an amazing career in the freeskiing community until his passing in 2010. His incredible energy led to a legacy of positivity and a sense of community that is embodied in the new CR Johnson Healing Center. It is with this enduring positivity that CR carried, that the High Fives Foundation held a rafting trip to celebrate his birthday on the Truckee River with IRIE Rafting Co. and 45 close friends, family members and fans. Following the (Boca to Floriston, CA) stretch of rafting, all that participated made their way to the CR Johnson Healing Center in Truckee, CA for a soft opening of the new center. All in attendance received a catered lunch from Full Belly Deli and a CR Johnson Memorial Fund “Heart of a Lion” t-shirt.

The High Fives Non-Profit Foundation helps oversee the CR Johnson Memorial Fund which provides funding for alternative modalities of healing for individuals suffering from traumatic brain injury so they can “love the life they live.” On June 1, 2011 the High Fives Foundation re-located their office to 10775 Pioneer Trail, Truckee, CA. The new space has three rooms in which there is space for Winter Empowerment Fund – Highlighted Athletes, and those involved with the foundation to work out at their comfort level in a setting conducive to healing. With an overwhelming sense of encouragement and positivity, the CR Johnson Healing Center will inspire greatness. Additionally, the fourth office space will serve as the nerve center for all High Fives Non-Profit Foundation work, business and creative processes. The CR Johnson Healing Center has a room with an Infrared-Sauna, a room for healing (including acupuncture and physical therapy) and a work out room replete with the best in adaptive friendly exercise modalities and equipment. Commemorative mural paintings at the CR Johnson Healing Center were completed by local artist, Andy Spots and feature amazing imagery and quotes that invoke the powerful messages that CR Johnson communicated to the world through his words and his skiing.

Mission statement: “The CR Johnson Healing Center provides resources for athletes in recovery from sport related injuries and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Resources include: physical therapy, acupuncture, massage and more.”

The High Fives Foundation would like to thank: The Johnson Family, IRIE Rafting Co., Full Belly Deli, Andy Spots and Unofficial Networks!

Edit By Nik / Words By Adam B