After a successful GPS education workshop last summer, it is clear that there is a hunger to gain education about back country trip planning and navigation. This year, DPMR and Lift Workspace teamed up again to host another free workshop, focusing this time on the planning end of things, using Caltopo.com. Renee Jacobs (wife of […]
November Audio of the Month
Winter is looming. For most of us, the running season is coming to a close. I have been finding myself spending a lot of time thinking about the past season and wondering what next year should bring. The change in seasons and the end of the year also promote such contemplation. In this spirit, I […]
Member Appreciation Party
Join us for our 2019 Member Appreciation Party on Sunday, November 3, 2019, 3:30 PM – 8 PM (runs start at 3:30; food/drinks at 5), at the Old 40 Bar and Grill at Donner Ski Ranch in Norden, CA. All DPMR members are invited. Not a member? Join today for only $20 for 1 year […]
Member Highlight – Robert Schwartz
Introduction by Renee Elsdon Jacobs: Robert has been increasingly involved with DPMR over the past couple of years, so if you haven’t had the pleasure of meeting him yet on a group run, at a DPMR social event, or in a race, it probably will not be long before you do. Although his love affair […]
Workshop – Backcountry Navigation with Caltopo
Get your GPS skills dialed with DPMR Board Member Renee Elsdon Jacobs of Caltopo.com! Generously hosted at Lift Workspace.
October Audio of the Month – “FloriDada” and “Good to Go”
The right tune can really bring some spunk into your step. While running down Shepherd’s Pass trail at dusk after a long day, “FloriDada” by Animal Collective (169 beats per minute) made me forget my fatigue and literally start dancing down the trail. It’s got a reasonably fast tempo and a strong, driving beat delivered […]
Member Highlight – Lauren Snead
Meet your Group Stroller Run leader, introduction by Renee Elsdon Jacobs If you spend much time on the local bike paths, you probably have seen Lauren and her adorable toddler Killian, as they spend a lot of time running together! The next time you do, make sure to introduce yourself, particularly if you are another […]
September Audio of the Month – “Fast All the Time” and “Training for the New Alpinism”
Sometimes you don’t know what you need and the same is true for music… During a recent 34-hour push in the mountains, I used a playlist complied by a number of friends to help me stay upbeat in the middle of the night while navigating some obnoxious terrain. My playlist ended up including a lot […]
Audio of the Month – “Endure” by Alex Hutchinson
Sometimes it’s nice to listen to an audio book on a run – not only can it help distract you from the pain/monotony you might be going through, it’s an opportunity to learn something new! Who doesn’t like to multi-task, after all? “Endure” by Alex Hutchinson is worth being on your reading list, whether you […]
Member Highlight – Meggie Inouye
Introduction by Renee Elsdon Jacobs: Meggie and my friendship is a testament to the “connect” element of the Donner Party Mountain Runners mission (“to inform, inspire, and connect mountain runners in Truckee-Tahoe”). I was so very fortunate that both Meggie and I were metaphorically in the same place at the same time last fall, looking […]
