World-Class Mountain Running Event coming to Squaw Valley in June On June 18-19, The Broken Arrow Sky Race, Presented by Salomon, will take to the trails above Squaw Valley. It seems fitting that Olympic Village will play host to the first-ever Skyrunning event in California. We are really psyched! Donner Party Mountain Runners are offered an exclusive 20% […]
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National Snowshoe Championships 2016
I started snowshoeing last season a little bit though there wasn’t much snow. So when the snow arrived this season I got after it! I basically used the snowshoes to trudge through the deep powder and explore the peaks in the Tahoe Basin area. I found that snowshoeing gave me a lot of happiness, and it’s a […]
Workout of the Month: “The Butt Class”
“I love The Butt Class!”, as our very own Betsy Nye has coined it. “The Butt Class” is a cheeky way of referring to The Bar Effect. While The Bar Effect is designed as a whole-body, strength workout, there is significant concentration on the core and “butt” or more scientifically – the gluteus. As runners, we’re […]
Cool Running
RIP John Candy – I hope you all get that reference, and, if you don’t, go commit yourself to some obscure 90s cinema. I hope all of you have been out enjoying the weather as much as I have – the spring skiing and boarding has been fantastic, the paddle boarding has been stellar (wait […]
Give a little to get a lot! Trail work opportunities on WS Trail
Every precious step we take on any trail that leads us on our fantastic journeys through the mountains, canyons, forests, ridge lines and beyond, is made possible through the work of those who build and maintain that network of trails. These trails provide us the opportunity to pursue our passion for trail running. Think just […]
Skimo in Tahoe–Get fit this winter
In the Tahoe area, we enjoy a climate that provides a long trail running season (for a mountain town) but also an off-season filled with many options due to our ample snowpack. While you could spend the winter drinking beer, watching Salomon videos, and crafting the ideal summer racing schedule, you could also spend the […]
Member Highlight: Bill Hunter
This month, we are excited to introduce you to Bill Hunter. Bill has been a loyal DPMR member since the early days, and you will probably recognize his smiling face from one of the many events he has either volunteered or run at (often in his yellow DPMR shirt). Where do you live, and how often […]
Fat: Sore Subject around the holidays
What are fats? Fats are macronutrients in our diet that we consume in large quantities that gives us energy to survive and compete. Without them, we would only carry about enough energy stored in the form of glycogen in our muscles and liver for about 90 minutes to 2 hours of intense exercise. (Muscle glycogen […]
Recipe of the Month: Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes feeds two hungry people 3 eggs, separated 3/4 c. ricotta (fresh, if you can swing it) 1 c. milk zest and juice of 3 medium lemons 1 tsp. vanilla 1 1/4c. AP flour (although, I use oat flour with great success) 1/4 c. sugar […]
Motivation in the Winter
It’s official: it’s cold outside. Below-zero cold. Not only that, we’ve got snow covering our beloved trails and ice on the roadways. Did I mention it’s also dark during our typical running hours? All things that make it harder to get out the door and go for a run. However, these are only excuses. There […]
