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 September 2020. Hear Jeff and Chris dig into the details of this amazing route, what led up to this […]
Happening Now
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 bedside manner!) If you haven’t had the pleasure of meeting him […]
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, hosted by DPMR board member Chris Cloyd. In 2019, Katie published Running […]
Want to get more involved with DPMR?
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 Media Coordinator, becoming an Aid Station Captain or that unique someone to take […]
Video: Virtual Chat with Sierra High Route FKT holder Renee Elsdon Jacobs
DPMR’s own Chris Cloyd hosted a virtual conversation with with Renee Elsdon Jacobs, a club member and board member, who set a new mark for the FKT (Fastest Known Time) by a woman on the 195-mile Sierra High Route in August 2020. Hear Renee and Chris dig into the details of this amazing route and […]
DPMR July 2020 Virtual Challenge
20 / 7 / 2020 Virtual Challenge With so many races already cancelled in 2020, many of us are looking for opportunities for solo or small group challenges, and virtual adventures. Clara Castellar and Helen Pelster kicked things off with the amazing 2020 Truckee Tahoe Peak Project, which many of you are already enjoying. And […]
2020 Truckee Tahoe Peak Project
Explore our local trails and summit new peaks with the 2020 Truckee Tahoe Peak Project. Challenge yourself to visit 10, 15, or 20 peaks from our curated list between June 1 and September 20, 2020. This project is designed for Truckee Tahoe locals of all ages who can walk or run uphill at altitude. Most […]
Spring Trail Conditions Update
It’s that time again! Our local trails are melting out quickly. Use the google sheet below to check out current conditions or update after your run. Spring 2020 Trail Conditions Please keep yourself informed of the current restrictions and guidelines from the CDC and state and local governments regarding social distancing, area closures, recreating close […]
Love in the Time of Coronavirus
Donner Party Mountain Runners: We exist to inform, inspire and connect mountain runners in Truckee-Tahoe. Let’s take a minute to talk about one of those ideals: To Connect. I think we can all agree that things are pretty rough right now. We’re unsettled, unsure, anxious and maybe even afraid. We’re being told to keep our distance […]
TO BE RESCHEDULED – DPMR Speaker Series: Finding Happiness in the Mountains – An FKT on the California 14ers
WHEN: Date TBD WHERE: Lift Workspace/Property Radar, 12242 Business Park Drive Suite 20, Truckee, CA Join Renee Elsdon Jacobs for a presentation on what she considers “possibly the happiest period of my life” – preparing for and achieving the Fastest Known Time (FKT) for the California 14ers. She ran and climbed all of the California 14ers […]
