Cancer Survivor Adam Baillargeon and High Five at Snowbomb.com festival in Santa Clara

The Snowbomb.com Ski and Snowboard Festival at Santa Clara Convention Center wasn't just about deep discounts on lift tickets and winter sports merchandise with dozens of Ski resorts in the West telling their tales for the upcoming season. The scene went beyond the non-stop contests and demonstrations, while beer and wine flowed from sponsors of the event...it also provided the forum for various ski culture movements to gain notoriety and support. One such cause is the High Fives Foundation. It's a Tahoe based non-profit dedicated to raising money and awareness for athletes with life-altering injury who have been part of the winter action sports community. Adam Baillargeon wasn't injured on the slopes...he had cancer. About 8 years ago following one of many surgeries, he was granted a "make a wish". Adam's dream was to ski with Squaw Valley legend Shane McConkey. Making turns with the icon McConkey who tragically passed in an accident a couple years ago was the catalyst for High Fives. Adam and Co-Founder Roy Tuscany are paying it forward.

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