For this month, Chris Cloyd takes us on a 12.5 mile loop up to Ellis Peak from Barker Pass, dropping down into the Miller Creek drainage before heading back to your car (for a total of 2,400 feet of climbing). According to SummitPost.org, “The peak provides fantastic views of the Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe, and […]
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Donner Party Mountain Kids: Eastside Family Adventures
November is the shoulder season… it’s too cold to enjoy the local lakes and the snow has not yet arrived. However, it’s a great time to get some runs in and day hikes with family. The shoulder season is also a time that many choose to get out of town looking for a bit warmer […]
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Virtual Chat: Jeff Rauenhorst and his Superior Hiking Trail FKT
https://youtu.be/1ffmVvM5q2I DPMR board member Chris Cloyd held a virtual conversation with Jeff Rauenhorst, local Incline Village resident, who set a new high mark for the unsupported FKT (Fastest Known Time) on the 310-mile Superior Hiking Trail in … Read More... about Virtual Chat: Jeff Rauenhorst and his Superior Hiking Trail FKT
2020 Halloween Hill Climb
Holy Hill Climb Batman- that's a whole lot of vert! DPMR members racked up an amazing 150,000 collective vertical feet of climbing at the 2020 Halloween Hill Climb! Congratulations to the woman's winner Dia Davis with an impressive gain of 9,193 feet and … Read More... about 2020 Halloween Hill Climb
Ask the Board – “What’s Your Favorite Sports Bra?”
Photo Credit: MARTIN-DM / GETTY IMAGES When I asked the female board members about their favorite sports bra, I heard crickets... For most of us, our sports bra is possibly the least-enjoyed piece of gear we own. They don't fit right, they aren't … Read More... about Ask the Board – “What’s Your Favorite Sports Bra?”
Member Highlight – Chris Inouye
Introduction by Renee Elsdon Jacobs: "Chris is one of those people that will make you feel like you've been friends forever, even if you've just met, because of his welcoming smile and comforting demeanor (if he were a doctor, he would have a great … Read More... about Member Highlight – Chris Inouye
Virtual Chat: Ultrarunner and Author Katie Arnold
Donner Party Mountain Runner members are always up to some audacious adventures – but this month we reached beyond our crew to hear from ultrarunner and author Katie Arnold about her memoir Running Home. Watch our chat with Katie from Sunday, October 18th, … Read More... about Virtual Chat: Ultrarunner and Author Katie Arnold
The Sunshine Vitamin
Many of us know that getting out for our daily run in the sun is good for our health (and sanity!). But how does the sunshine vitamin help us as athletes? Photo by Daoudi Aissa on Unsplash This is the closest that we humans get to plants’ … Read More... about The Sunshine Vitamin
Donner Party Mountain Kids: Finding Adventure in 2020
I have decided to create a corner in the DPMR newsletter to encourage many of you like-minded parents and give a place to share stories and ideas on trails, gear, and adventures for the whole family. DPMR has always been a kid friendly club but I’m finding … Read More... about Donner Party Mountain Kids: Finding Adventure in 2020
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Join our Board! We're looking for members who are excited about supporting the Truckee-Tahoe running community to fill positions on our Board of Directors. We have a special need for those interested in leading group runs, keeping us connected as a Social … Read More... about Want to get more involved with DPMR?
October Run of the Month – Great Options Off USFS Land
By Renee Jacobs The recent USFS closures in California had us all wondering where to go - it seems like most of our favorite places to run are on forest service land! So for this month, we wanted to highlight some of the great options that we have … Read More... about October Run of the Month – Great Options Off USFS Land
Member Highlight – Usha Kreaden
by Carol Patterson: I first met Usha Kreaden about 4 years ago; we were both bringing up the rear of one of the Castle Peak 100 practice runs through Euer Valley - Usha, somewhat new to trail running and me, in my usual spot - bringing up the rear. Neither of … Read More... about Member Highlight – Usha Kreaden
