He’s one of the OG members of DPMR and has been with us since 2014 when the club first started. Likely you’ve met him in a classroom, on the trail, at Broken Arrow or skiing in the back country (but hopefully not in a Search and Rescue kind of way). One of the nicest humans […]
Member Highlight – Jay Vacca
Like a setup to a joke, “What do you call a guy who is always wearing a brightly colored hoodie and goes by the name of a bird?”… meet this month’s DPMR member Jaybird Vacca! Where are you from and where do you live now?I’m originally from Hot Springs, Arkansas, and I currently live in […]
DPMR partners with Keep Tahoe Blue for clean-up days at Brockway Summit!
Stewardship is at the core of who we are at Donner Party Mountain Runners so please join us for a clean-up day this summer and help keep the trailheads we all use litter-free. In partnership with Keep Tahoe Blue and the Tahoe Blue Crew, DPMR is again adopting the Brockway Summit parking area and the […]
Member Highlight– Karen Bonnett-Natraj
If you’ve never had the pleasure of meeting or running with Karen I’d suggest you start with a Google search of her name and “Western States finish 2017”. Grab a stack of Kleenex and settle in for one of the most amazing final finishes on record and a testament to the amazing determination that this […]
Now recruiting- Aid Station volunteers!
Be a hero for a day (and sometimes longer) by lending a hand at one of the Aid Stations that Donner Party Mountain Runners is proud to sponsor in 2023. As if helping out isn’t its own greatest reward, volunteers who participate at a DPMR Aid Station could be the lucky winner of up to […]
History Expeditions– Behind the Scenes
In this second article in 3 parts, DPMR member Bob Crowley digs into what it takes to mount an adventure such as the upcoming 100-mile Grosh Brothers Expedition. This trek will retrace the last route of one brother from Silver City, NV to Last Chance, CA, and perhaps reveal along the way the rightful claim […]
History Expeditions- The Grosh Brothers
In this first article in 3 parts, DPMR member Bob Crowley shares the history of 2 miners, the Grosh Brothers, and plans for an upcoming 100-mile winter expedition. This trek will retrace the last route of one brother from Silver City, NV to Last Chance, CA, and perhaps reveal along the way the rightful claim […]
Thanks to you- our volunteers!
Every person who showed up to volunteer this year is a hero in our eyes- whether as a group run leader, for trail work, at an aid station or to help out at one of our social events. Beside the feel-good rewards, did you know that volunteering at a DPMR Aid Station could win you […]
New items in the store!
Show off your club pride with the newest in DPMR swag. New bandanas and license plate frames have arrived! These items are great for holiday giving or the perfect treat for yourself. Head on over to the STORE and check out all that’s new (and some super-sale items too)!
In Memoriam- Sharon Fong
With great sadness we have learned that beloved DPMR member Sharon Fong passed away on October 7th. Sharon was a founding member of Donner Party Mountain Runners, showing up at the very first group run in April 2014 and seemingly every one since. She was an accomplished runner, having completed more than 50 races at […]
