July Newsletter
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INFORM | INSPIRE | CONNECT
Member Highlight - Kaela Frank
Kaela is the Tahoe area Program Coordinator for Adventure Risk Challenge, an organization that aims to help get underserved youth into the wilderness while promoting literacy and self-expression through writing. Learn more about ARC and Kaela, DPMR member and runner!
Ask the Board - Why Do You Volunteer?
This month, we ask our board members "Why do you volunteer? Best volunteer experience? Favorite way to give back to the trail?" We hope that their responses are an inspiration.
DPMR at UTMB 2022 Part 3: The Four Amigos
Alex Humeneskyj, Jeff Reifers, Sean Flanagan, and Steve Rowbury have been on A LOT of runs together over the years. Now they are heading to UTMB together. "The biggest thing I’ve envisioned is the four of us, coming down into Chamonix together, all coming down the street together into that big arch and finishing together," stated Sean. This month, we chatted with them about their plans to run CCC at UTMB.
Book of the Month:
Stronger Than the Dark
"If there was a television ad for running, it would sound like this: “Running! It’s an exercise that can help you feel just a little less guilty for the three chocolate chip cookies you ate at lunch. (Then the spokesman’s voice speeds up.) Warning: running may cause blisters, cramps, sleep deprivation, nausea, vomiting, strained marital relationships, snake bites, sunburns, uncontrollable crying, questioning of one’s own sanity, and exorbitantly priced shoe purchases. If you willingly participate in this hobby for more than four hours, see a doctor.”
Point Mariah Trail Marathon
Join DPMR for a brand new race in the Tahoe-Truckee area on Saturday, August 6th – the Point Mariah Trail Marathon! Run it yourself, split it up with a partner, or create a team of 5. We’ve designed a very unique course that breaks the marathon into 5 segments, with a single aid station runners will pass through four times as the fun, boisterous centerpiece. We hope to see you in August, so sign up today! Race Details » Volunteer »
DPMR Trail Work Days
Our work to help maintain and manage our amazing trails continues in July. Join us this Saturday July 2 at 9:00 am for a scouting run of the Mt. Judah Loop trail to assess its needs. We will also be continuing our work to improve the Emigrant Trail between Prosser and Stampede in July -- work day date to be announced soon!
Fuel yourself at the Tahoe Food Hub
Skip the lines and support local! Now through Labor Day, DPMR members get a 15% discount on their first order from the Tahoe Food Hub.
Get Social: Weekly Tuesday night runs at Alibi
Join us for our weekly social run on Tuesday evenings at 5:30pm - meet at Alibi in downtown Truckee. Scheduled to continue through our 2022 running season until sometime mid-Fall.
Aid Station Volunteers Needed
Donner Party Mountain Runners is proud to captain an aid station at the TRT Endurance Run at Diamond Peak on July 16-17. There are shifts from several hours to all day (and night) so grab a friend or make some new ones while helping runners make their race goals.
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