November is the shoulder season… it’s too cold to enjoy the local lakes and the snow has not yet arrived. However, it’s a great time to get some runs in and day hikes with family. The shoulder season is also a time that many choose to get out of town looking for a bit warmer […]
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Donner Party Mountain Kids: Finding Adventure in 2020
I have decided to create a corner in the DPMR newsletter to encourage many of you like-minded parents and give a place to share stories and ideas on trails, gear, and adventures for the whole family. DPMR has always been a kid friendly club but I’m finding that during this unique time of coronavirus and […]
Member Highlight – Usha Kreaden
by Carol Patterson: I first met Usha Kreaden about 4 years ago; we were both bringing up the rear of one of the Castle Peak 100 practice runs through Euer Valley – Usha, somewhat new to trail running and me, in my usual spot – bringing up the rear. Neither of us have a 100 […]
Member Highlight- Erica Mertens
Erica and I met during a Newbies Run last spring. As the pack of runners settled into a rhythm, we found we had a similar pace and also realized we had similar goals. Erica had run the Tahoe 100K the previous September and qualified for Castle Peak 100K in August. I had just signed up […]
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 […]
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 […]
At-Home Sanity Workouts
Hello Donner Party Mountain Runners! In light of the reality that we’re all limited on what training tools we have access to, I wanted to offer a few bodyweight workouts that will help keep our fitness up, elevate our moods a bit, and put us all in a better position to hit the ground running […]
Looking ahead with 2020 vision… DMPR’s upcoming season
Our mission at DPMR is to inform, inspire, and connect mountain runners in the region. We hope that you will agree that whether you are looking to hit the trails for a long day, get out for some speedwork, or just socialize with like-minded folks, we have the events to get you out and keep […]
Racing Gnome 2020: A test for the Unafraid
The Racing Gnome 5k & 10k snowshoe races, put on by the Donner Party Mountain Runners at Auburn Ski Club, took place on a very cold and blustery Sunday, February 9, 2020. The event was organized by Helen Pelster and Peter Fain as co-Race Directors, and Peter once again designed the course, with optimal suffering in […]
DPMR Newbies Run Club co-hosted by Tahoe Mountain Sports
WHEN: Tuesday evenings for 6 weeks, 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm, May 5th, 2020 WHERE: Legacy Trail East River St Trailhead initially, future locations TBD COST: Free CONTACT: Steve Buelna (530) 414-4264 Have you been wanting to get out and run with other runners, but either feel intimidated by experienced runners or not up for […]
