Author’s note: The following piece was taken from two posts on The Backcountry’s Forum that I wrote back in 2006 and 2007, detailing my and Sam Skrocke’s second and third attempts of the first bivy-less ski circumnavigation of Lake Tahoe via a high route. We finally succeeded on our third attempt in a little under 61 […]
Sam Skrocke
Educational Series #1 – September 23
Education Series #1 hosted by Donner Party Mountain Runners Moody’s Parlor Room inside The Truckee Hotel (10007 Bridge Street, Truckee, CA 96161) Tuesday, September 23, 2014. 7:00pm Appetizers provided, no-host bar Cost: Free to members, suggested $5.00 donation for non-members Featuring DPMR Board Member Sam Skrocke, with tales of his recent annihilation of the FKT for […]
Running, Climbing and Bike Riding all 15 California 14’ers
I run for many reasons, most importantly I run because I really enjoy it. I enjoy the simplicity of it. Shorts and a pair of shoes are my liberation, my wings, and some would argue that even these things are not necessary. I enjoy the anticipation I feel before a run, the grace and power […]
