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4th Annual Memorial Day Picnic 2017

May 31, 2017 by Jenelle Potvin 1 Comment

On Monday, we held the 4th annual DPMR Memorial Day Picnic, presented by Tahoe Mountain Sports, at a new and improved gorgeous location overlooking Prosser Reservoir. While dark clouds threatened a repeat of previous years’ picnics with rain, hail or snow, this year provided no precipitation and 110% participation. Our 2017 DPMR Memorial Day Picnic saw […]

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Member Highlight – Carol Lindsay

January 31, 2017 by Jenelle Potvin 1 Comment

This month we feature long-time Truckee local Carol Lindsay in our Member Highlight.  You may have seen Carol working late into the night at the finish line of the Castle Peak 100k, where Carol has volunteered as Medical Director for the past two years.  Carol is a wonderful ambassador for our sport, an inspiration to many, and […]

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2016 DPMR Top 10 Stories

December 31, 2016 by Jenelle Potvin Leave a Comment

Need inspiration for your 2017 adventures? Here is a list of the top 10 most-read DPMR member contributions from 2016. Have other favorites our readers shouldn’t miss? Please comment below. 10. SkiMo in Tahoe: Get fit this winter (tips by John) 9. Humble and Kind (2016 Canyons RD report by Chaz) 8. National Snowshoe Championships 2016 […]

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Member Highlight: Naomi Plasterer

October 31, 2016 by Jenelle Potvin Leave a Comment

When Naomi signed up for the club, I google-stalked her and quickly discovered she would be a vibrant addition to the DPMR family (yes, I do want to see who our new members are so I may have stalked each of you too). From her blog, I could see that Naomi was training for a 100 miler […]

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Celebrating us – member party 2016

October 31, 2016 by Jenelle Potvin Leave a Comment

A couple days before the Annual Member Appreciation Party, Chris Cloyd sent out an email to the board: “Guess which day we have a party planned?” The morning of, we were greeted with sunshine and blue skies. As the day progressed, dark clouds rolled in, the temps dropped, and by the time we were setting […]

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DPMR Member/Volunteer Appreciation Party

September 13, 2016 by Jenelle Potvin Leave a Comment

Join us for an afternoon on the Truckee River to celebrate the most important part of our club – YOU! The Party: When: Sunday, October 2, 2016 from 3:00pm – 6:00pm Where: River Barbeque area of Truckee Regional Park, 10050 Brockway Rd just 1/2 mile south of Downtown Truckee Note: Picnic will be held at the River Barbeque […]

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Overlook Endurance Runs 2016

August 31, 2016 by Jenelle Potvin Leave a Comment

“Some of my fondest memories of running are on the Western States trails.  These memories inspired me to start this event and share the trails I love.  My hope is that these trails help others create their own treasured running experiences.”   – Ann Trason The Overlook Endurance Runs return to the Western States trails […]

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Member Highlight: Owen Brown

August 30, 2016 by Jenelle Potvin Leave a Comment

This month we feature one of our up-and-coming members, Owen Brown, of Truckee. You might see Owen training on the Sawtooth Trail, or at an Alder Creek Cross Country meet. We hope you enjoy learning more about this inspiring young DPMR! Have you always lived in Truckee? What grade are you in and what school do you […]

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Member Highlight: Greg Haupert

July 27, 2016 by Jenelle Potvin

This month, we feature DPMR Greg Haupert of Galena, who regularly makes it up to Truckee to join us for the Monday night Trail Teasers. We hope you enjoy getting to know him! Where are you from and where do you live now? I am from Minnesota and have been living in Galena for the last […]

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Member Highlight: Grant Sacks

June 28, 2016 by Jenelle Potvin Leave a Comment

New member Grant Sacks enjoys learning our local trails as he trains for his first marathon – the challenging Big Sur Trail Marathon. Grant is a regular at the Monday Night Trail Teaser. When did you begin running and/or long-distance running, if that applies? Why? I never ran more than a few miles until age 25 […]

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5:30 pm Back at 5:30pm! And pending weat... @ Trout Creek Pocket Park
Back at 5:30pm! And pending weat... @ Trout Creek Pocket Park
Feb 7 @ 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm
Back at 5:30pm! And pending weather! DPMR Weekly Social Run & Hangout @ Alibi Public House, Truckee @ Trout Creek Pocket Park
Keep an eye on Facebook for cancellation due to weather. And, because of shortening days, our weekly social runs on Tuesday evenings are now meeting at 5:00pm instead of 5:45pm Photo credit: Steve Woo These[...]
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8:00 am The Racing Gnome Snowshoe Race @ Prosser OHV Parking Area, Truckee
The Racing Gnome Snowshoe Race @ Prosser OHV Parking Area, Truckee
Feb 12 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Racing Gnome Snowshoe Race @ Prosser OHV Parking Area, Truckee
Join us for our annual Racing Gnome Snowshoe on February 12th, 2023! There will be two options – a 5K and a 10K distance race. All experience levels are encouraged to race! Details can be[...]
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5:30 pm Back at 5:30pm! And pending weat... @ Trout Creek Pocket Park
Back at 5:30pm! And pending weat... @ Trout Creek Pocket Park
Feb 14 @ 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm
Back at 5:30pm! And pending weather! DPMR Weekly Social Run & Hangout @ Alibi Public House, Truckee @ Trout Creek Pocket Park
Keep an eye on Facebook for cancellation due to weather. And, because of shortening days, our weekly social runs on Tuesday evenings are now meeting at 5:00pm instead of 5:45pm Photo credit: Steve Woo These[...]
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5:30 pm Back at 5:30pm! And pending weat... @ Trout Creek Pocket Park
Back at 5:30pm! And pending weat... @ Trout Creek Pocket Park
Feb 21 @ 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm
Back at 5:30pm! And pending weather! DPMR Weekly Social Run & Hangout @ Alibi Public House, Truckee @ Trout Creek Pocket Park
Keep an eye on Facebook for cancellation due to weather. And, because of shortening days, our weekly social runs on Tuesday evenings are now meeting at 5:00pm instead of 5:45pm Photo credit: Steve Woo These[...]
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5:30 pm Back at 5:30pm! And pending weat... @ Trout Creek Pocket Park
Back at 5:30pm! And pending weat... @ Trout Creek Pocket Park
Feb 28 @ 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm
Back at 5:30pm! And pending weather! DPMR Weekly Social Run & Hangout @ Alibi Public House, Truckee @ Trout Creek Pocket Park
Keep an eye on Facebook for cancellation due to weather. And, because of shortening days, our weekly social runs on Tuesday evenings are now meeting at 5:00pm instead of 5:45pm Photo credit: Steve Woo These[...]
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What are you waiting for? Register for Racing Gnom What are you waiting for? Register for Racing Gnome now and join the fun! 5k & 10k courses. Check the link in bio for more info!
Get to know Martin Benes, our Member Highlight for Get to know Martin Benes, our Member Highlight for February. Link in Bio. Photo Credit: Scott’s Shots Photography.
The full moon and the fog put on a show for our fi The full moon and the fog put on a show for our first snowshoe run of the year!! What a special evening! 
Did you know we have a snowshoe loaner program? And a snowshoe race in February?

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January's member highlight is the fabulous Bruna G January's member highlight is the fabulous Bruna Gusmao! Learn more about Bruna and why she is such an integral part of the DPMR community! Link in bio. 

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Full Moon Snowshoe Run tomorrow Jan 6th Join us t Full Moon Snowshoe Run tomorrow Jan 6th

Join us tomorrow for a run lead by our one and only Renee! Just a bit of additional fresh powder to top off the magic of the snowshoe run. No snowshoe... No problem, we will have some that you can borrow.

See link in bio for details.

#unafraid #trailrunning #runningcommunity #runninglife #runningmotivation #donnerpartymountainrunners #tahoe #tahoerunners #mountainrunners #DPMR #TruckeeTahoeTrailRunning #WeRunTrails #ultrarunning #snow #snowshoe #fullmoon #fullmoonrunning
Join us for our annual Racing Gnome Snowshoe on Fe Join us for our annual Racing Gnome Snowshoe on February 12th, 2023! There will be two events – a 5K and a 10K distance race. All experience levels are encouraged to race!  Learn more and sign up today! https://donnerpartymountainrunners.com/snowshoe-races/
❄️ Explore Winter Wonderland with snowshoes ❄️

Did you know DPMR has a snowshoe loaner program? Learn more in the newsletter (link in bio) and get ready to enjoy the snow.

#unafraid #trailrunning #runningcommunity #runninglife #runningmotivation #donnerpartymountainrunners #tahoe #tahoerunners #mountainrunners #DPMR #TruckeeTahoeTrailRunning #WeRunTrails #ultrarunning #winterwonderland #snowshoeing #snowrun @atlassnowshoes
Still looking for some holiday gifts? Show off you Still looking for some holiday gifts? 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)!

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Looking for some reading while you cosy up inside Looking for some reading while you cosy up inside and watch the snow? Check out our #bookofthemonth by @aude_hofleitner in this month's newsletter. And maybe you'll use the weekend to snooze off!

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The DPMR Annual Pub Run is happening on Sunday. Se The DPMR Annual Pub Run is happening on Sunday. See you in Meeks Bay by 8am (come early for coffee!)

As usual when DPMR organizes a party, the weather invites itself. It is going to be chilly 🥶 and there may be a bit of snow towards the top from overnight flurries ❄️ . Dress accordingly and that will make the post run fun in the pub even more enjoyable!

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Our runners are ready to shred! After the usual T Our runners are ready to shred! 
After the usual Tuesday social run, DPMR runners joined "Go With The Flow" organized by @tahoemountainsports and @ortovox at @alibialeworks and are getting ready to hit the slopes this winter. It was a fundraiser for @savycenter and @antoinemcgrath won the BIG prize!! Next one is Nov 15th, block your calendar, and before that, see you on Sunday for the Pub to Pub run.

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Cheers to the Donner Party! Join us for the Annual Cheers to the Donner Party! Join us for the Annual DPMR Pub Run.

October 23, from Meeks Bay (Meek Creek Trailhead across from the Meeks Bay Resort) to Auld Dubliner in Palisades Village, Olympic Valley. As always, the full course is 50 kilometers. The only “aid” station will be exclusively serving whiskey. More details on the website.

#unafraid #trailrunning #runningcommunity #runninglife #runningmotivation #donnerpartymountainrunners #tahoe #tahoerunners #mountainrunners #DPMR #TruckeeTahoeTrailRunning #WeRunTrails #ultrarunning #pubrun #donnerparty
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