DPMR Adopts Three Local Trails in Launching New Stewardship Program

DPMR has decided to take an exciting step in formalizing a new trail stewardship program. In past years, we’ve regularly teamed up with local conservation and land groups to provide some muscle and extra hands to maintain, repair and build trails. And now with the opportunity of a long-term partnership with the Truckee Trails Foundation (TTF), DPMR is launching a new commitment to our stewardship program by becoming the sponsor of three local trails!

Member Highlight – Krissi Polentz 

Introduction by Meggie Inouye
"When deciding on a Member Highlight this month, many on our board had amazing things to say about Krissi because this woman shows up! Krissi attended every Newbies Run this summer, she completed the Reno Running Co. Bingo challenge, and somehow was at two different aid stations at Castle Peak 100k…keep an eye out for a Krissi sighting because she is everywhere. You will know it’s her by her big sparkling smile."

Ask the DPMR Board – “What is your most salient running memory?”

Fall is perhaps the time that a lot of us reflect on the season and highlights begin to emerge. This month we asked the board to share their most salient running memory – the thing that stands out year after year.

Race Report:
Wind River Peak FKT

“I have to give up.” And with that verbal admonition, tears streamed down my cheeks. I had warned people that “there is a high probability of failure on this one” but I thought I might fail for other reasons…

Renee Elsdon Jacobs set out recently to complete the Wind River High Route as a solo, unsupported effort but adverse weather conditions forced her to change her plans. Read on to discover how Renee took on a different challenge and still brought home another FKT.

Hardrock 100: Interview
with Betsy Nye 

DPMR founding member Betsy Nye has finished the Hardrock 100 race an audacious seventeen times! Renee recently interviewed Betsy to find out what’s behind all those summer trips to the San Juan mountains in Colorado and just exactly what keeps Betsy coming back year after year.

Book of the Month – North
by Scott Jurek

Inspired by Scott Jurek's second attempt this summer at the FKT on the Appalachian Trail, Aude gives us her review of his book North: Finding My Way While Running the Appalachian Trail.

"North is a great memoir from husband and wife Scott and Jenny Jurek, retracing the journey of Scott’s FKT attempt on the Appalachian Trail (North direction), a trail covering roughly 2,190 miles, from Georgia to Maine."

Get ready for the DPMR Halloween Hill Climb!

As if October 31st isn’t spooky enough… we’ve added a virtual hill-climbing event to challenge your day. It’s all about the vert so head to your local hill and get your monster climb on!

Race Report:
Leadville Trail 100 Run

Rebekah McWin had her sights set on running her first 100-miler at Western States. Then Covid happened and her entire calendar of racing was cancelled and with that went the ability to qualify for States. Read on to find out how Leadville entered the picture as her first 100 mile attempt.