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The Best of DPMR Webinars 2000-2021

November 25, 2021 by Jack Macy 1 Comment

When the pandemic hit in Spring 2020 … and it kept going into the summer months … and races were falling off the calendar on a weekly basis, the DPMR board rallied to pull together a series of online video chats and webinars. The aim was to keep us connected and motivated, celebrate accomplishments, and […]

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Virtual Chat: First Aid When You’re Out on the Trails

April 22, 2021 by Jack Macy Leave a Comment

Webinar Date: April 21, 2021 DPMR board members Jack Macy and Steve Rowbury sat down to chat with member, runner, emergency medicine physician, and medical race director John Anderson about managing first aid issues while on long trail runs and ultra adventures. John shares insights from his own adventures and also covers off on topics […]

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Video Webinar: Fueling for Your Next Adventure

March 15, 2021 by Jack Macy Leave a Comment

Recorded Sunday, March 14, 2021 Confused about how, when and what to eat while planning your days running on the trails? Us too. DPMR Board members Renee Elsdon Jacobs and Meggie Inouye sat down in conversation with active-lifestyle nutritional advisor Tara DelloIacono Thies, and dug into planning and problem-solving your way to eating with purpose […]

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Backcountry Navigation with Caltopo: a Virtual Workshop

January 30, 2021 by Diane Frederic Leave a Comment

February 2021 DPMR Board Member Renee Elsdon Jacobs of Caltopo.com led two virtual workshops on backcountry navigation for beginners using the free online mapping tool, CalTopo. In this workshop, attendees learned the fundamental tools on CalTopo, including how to create routes. Renee discussed in-field navigation using the Caltopo app, Avenza app, or a Garmin device (such as a watch […]

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Video Webinar: The Forlorn Hope Expedition

January 5, 2021 by Diane Frederic 2 Comments

This virtual conversation took place Tuesday, January 5, 2021. It is likely that for most of us living in the Truckee-Tahoe area that the tragic story of the Donner Party is a familiar one. While stories of hardship and starvation fascinate followers of the emigrant’s journey, it is the intrepid tales of heroism and the […]

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Virtual Chat: Jeff Rauenhorst and his Superior Hiking Trail FKT

November 22, 2020 by Jack Macy Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Educational Series, General, Happening Now, Webinars

Virtual Chat: Ultrarunner and Author Katie Arnold

October 12, 2020 by Jack Macy Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Video: Virtual Chat with Sierra High Route FKT holder Renee Elsdon Jacobs

September 11, 2020 by Jack Macy Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Video: A conversation with Tahoe Rim Trail FKT superstars Adam and Helen

July 21, 2020 by Diane Frederic Leave a Comment

DPMR’s own Chris Cloyd hosted a virtual conversation with Helen Pelster and Adam Kimble, two club members who both set FKTs (Fastest Known Time) on the Tahoe Rim Trail in July 2020. Watch this wonderful and inspiring chat as we celebrate their accomplishments and hear them share their experiences, detail their planning and run execution, […]

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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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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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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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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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#unafraid #trailrunning #runningcommunity #runninglife #runningmotivation #donnerpartymountainrunners #tahoe #tahoerunners #mountainrunners #DPMR #TruckeeTahoeTrailRunning #WeRunTrails #ultrarunning #snow #snowshoe #fullmoon #fullmoonrunning
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. 

#DPMR #unafraid #donnerpartymountainrunners #weloveourmembers
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)!

#unafraid #trailrunning #runningcommunity #runninglife #runningmotivation #donnerpartymountainrunners #tahoe #tahoerunners #mountainrunners #DPMR #TruckeeTahoeTrailRunning #WeRunTrails #ultrarunning #swag #bandana #licenseplate #holidaygifts
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.

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