Yeti's Year In Review - A Salute to the Images of 2013

Jan 18, 2014
by Yeti Cycles  
A salute to the hard work of our photo crew, with images seen and unseen from 2013.

GREEN RIVER, UT
Not technically a photo from 2013 but wanted to share a different perspective from the Green River UT session that produced the 5th most viewed image on Pinkbike and graces the cover of this year s calendar.
Not technically a photo from 2013, but wanted to share a different perspective from the Green River, UT session that produced the 5th most viewed image on Pinkbike (https://www.pinkbike.com/photo/9186709/) and graces the cover of this year's PB calendar.

Rider: Eliot Jackson
Photo: Craig Grant

JACKSON HOLE
Favorite shot from our trip to Jackson Hole. A Lack of rain and summer heat made for roosty conditions. Van Dine enveloped in dust on one of the many trails leading off Teton Pass.
Favorite shot from our trip to Jackson Hole. A Lack of rain and summer heat made for roosty conditions. Van Dine enveloped in dust on one of the many trails leading off Teton Pass.

Rider: Chris Van Dine
Photo: Craig Grant

The trail crew Teton Freedom Riders has done some serious work up in Jackson. One of the few places in North America where purpose built trails are being built.
The trail crew, Teton Freedom Riders, has done some serious work up in Jackson. One of the few places in North America where purpose built trails are being built.

Rider: Chris Van Dine & Joey Schusler
Photo: Craig Grant

There are two sides to every summit. Here Joey rips down the other side of Teton Pass into Idaho.
There are two sides to every summit. Here Joey rips down the other side of Teton Pass into Idaho.

Rider: Joey Schusler
Photo: Craig Grant

Not everything is within a shuttle off the pass. CVD pedaled his DH rin up some vertical in the early morning to capture this shot with the light peeking through.
Not everything is within a shuttle off the pass. “CVD” pedaled his DH rig up some vertical in the early morning to capture this shot with the light peeking through.

Rider: Chris Van Dine
Photo: Craig Grant

This got published in the SNAP section DIRT magazine this year but thought we d share it again.
This got published in the SNAP section DIRT magazine this year, but thought we’d share it again.

Rider: Chris Van Dine
Photo: Craig Grant

Crew getting ready to drop in off the pass.
Crew getting ready to drop in off the pass.

Riders: Chris Van Dine, Joey Schusler, and John Reynolds.
Photo: Craig Grant

WHISTLER
The Enduro World Series garnered huge interest in its first year and perhaps the run of year from our own Jared Graves as he dominated at Whistler.
The Enduro World Series garnered huge interest in its first year, and perhaps the run of year from our own Jared Graves as he dominated at Whistler.

Rider: Jared Graves
Photo: Dave Trumpore

Top of the world Whistler BC. Our in-house enduro shredder teamed up up with Jared this year for the North American races.
Top of the world, Whistler BC. Our in-house enduro shredder teamed up up with Jared this year for the North American races.

Rider: Joey Schusler
Photo: Dave Trumpore

It was not all high alpine glory shots for the Whistler enduro. Much of the work was done in the woods.
It was not all high alpine glory shots for the Whistler enduro. Much of the work was done in the woods.

Rider: Joey Schusler
Photo: Dave Trumpore

EUROPE
Not to be outdone by our enduro team Richie Rude became Junior World Champion. Shown here keeping upright in the mud of Leogang Austria.
Not to be outdone by our enduro team, Richie Rude became Junior World Champion. Shown here keeping upright in the mud of Leogang, Austria.

Rider: Richie Rude
Photo: Sebastian Schieck

Dude is not subtle on a bike. If Richie can t break it bend it or shred it - no one can. Mashing at the Leogang World Cup. ManChild
Dude is not subtle on a bike. If Richie can't break it, bend it, or shred it - no one can. Mashing at the Leogang World Cup. #ManChild
Rider: Richie Rude
Photo: Sebastian Schieck

When the first images started to appear from the early rounds of the EWS I think every rider in the world was jealous. Jared finished second overall in the Enduro World Series cementing his place as one the best all around riders ever.
When the first images started to appear from the early rounds of the EWS, I think every rider in the world was jealous. Jared finished second overall in the Enduro World Series cementing his place as one the best all around riders ever.

Rider: Jared Graves
Photo: Sebastian Schieck

High peaks of Europe fully pinned. EWS 3 Les Deux Alpes.
High peaks of Europe fully pinned. EWS #3 Les Deux Alpes.

Rider: Jared Graves
Photo: Sebastian Schieck

This shot epitomizes World Cup racing. Rugged course with fans lining the tape for the entire field.
This shot epitomizes World Cup racing. Rugged course with fans lining the tape for the entire field.

Photo: Sebastian Schieck

COLORADO
Stretching the definition of a lunch ride . Joey at the peak of Lenawee trail 40 minutes from the office.
Stretching the definition of a “lunch ride”. Joey at the peak of Lenawee trail, 40 minutes from the office.

Rider: Joey Schusler
Photo: Craig Grant

The Lenawee trail unfolds on the rugged backside of A-Basin and opens up to expansive views of the White River National Forest.
The Lenawee trail unfolds on the rugged backside of A-Basin and opens up to expansive views of the White River National Forest.

Rider: Joey Schusler
Photo: Craig Grant

An afternoon session on our local trails turned into a competition to see who could push the SB66 to the limits.
An afternoon session on our local trails turned into a competition to see who could push the SB66 to the limits.

Rider: Chris Heath
Photo: Dave Trumpore

 Heath raced in the pro ranks before becoming a full-time employee at Yeti. Now the interoffice competition has sparked his competitive streak again. Serious winter training for the North American enduros...
“Heath” raced in the pro ranks before becoming a full-time employee at Yeti. Now the interoffice competition has sparked his competitive streak again. Serious winter training for the North American enduros...

Rider: Chris Heath
Photo: Dave Trumpore

When the trails freeze over on the Colorado front range and high country it is time to head west. In this case to the high-desert of Fruita.
When the trails freeze over on the Colorado front range and high country it is time to head west. In this case to the high-desert of Fruita.

Rider: Joey Schusler
Photo: Craig Grant

Empty trails moderate temps and good light attract more than a few photogs to Fruita in the winter months.
Empty trails, moderate temps, and good light attract more than a few photogs to Fruita in the winter months.

Rider: Joey Schusler
Photo: Craig Grant

Game of follow the leader on Horsethief Bench.
Game of follow the leader on Horsethief Bench.

Rider: Mike West & Joey Schusler
Photo: Craig Grant

Mary s Loop provides some nice views of the Colorado River basin.
Mary’s Loop provides some nice views of the Colorado River basin.

Rider: Joey Schusler
Photo: Craig Grant

As the light fades on another year thoughts shift to new opportunities and trips for 2014. Rider Mike West Photo Craig Grant
As the light fades on another year thoughts shift to new opportunities and trips for 2014.

Rider: Mike West
Photo: Craig Grant

The life of the Yeti media crew is not all popping light and singletrack. It can be fun but usually it is long days fighting the weather to get one shot or a few seconds of footage. Shown here in the fall camping at 10 000 feet high in the San Juan mountains. All that work just to be at the right spot for first light. Look for the San Juan s Feature in spring summer 2014. ProvenHere Photo Joey Schusler
The life of the Yeti media crew is not all popping light and singletrack. It can be fun, but usually it is long days fighting the weather to get one shot or a few seconds of footage. Shown here in the fall camping at 10,000 feet high in the San Juan mountains. All that work just to be at the right spot for first light. Look for the San Juan’s “Feature” in spring/summer 2014. #ProvenHere
Photo: Joey Schusler



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57 Comments
  • 86 1
 FYI - Jared Graves won Round 1 of the Australian MTB Series today. XC, not DH. Yep - one of the "best all round riders ever".
  • 12 0
 That guy is Beast Mode. Is he racing DH as well or just the XC for fitness purposes?
  • 10 0
 And he went OTB twice due to mechanicals
  • 3 0
 why oh why is the carbon 303 wc out yet???
  • 1 0
 apparently it'll never go to market
  • 2 0
 He also won Round 1 of the Australian MTB Series on busted up forks too. respect.
  • 3 0
 also he blew out his forks on his third lap
  • 11 2
 A Fox fork blow? are you mistaken...... Smile
  • 8 17
flag gnarbar (Jan 18, 2014 at 12:57) (Below Threshold)
 dustyduke22 - give it a rest, you sound like an old lady. shit happens
  • 14 3
 @gnarbar- ok ole wise one. How dare I have an opinion that doesn't jive with yours.
  • 11 13
 it's not about opinions. it's just the random exaggeration of a single incident that could happen to any component followed by the conclusion that the entire brand is crap buffoons like yourself infest Pinkbike, and make it a nonsense. you'd be better off posting nothing
  • 1 1
 regardless of his opinion, if does not change the fact that the component failed. who know i bet thats what they said about the first 2008 marzocchi 888^^ ahahah Wink
  • 13 2
 Pretty sure I didn't say that the entire brand was crap. Let me go back and check real fast...Nope, didnt say that. Its not a secret that Fox is falling from grace as other brands are stepping up their games and offering superior products. I have ridden Fox forks and shocks in the past and have had good luck with them. Its like the above poster said about the 08 Marzocchi's. Marzocchi's sucked for a time but then they pulled their head out and have really stepped up their game. As a matter of fact, it it what I currently ride. Hopefully fox does the same thing and improves on their products.

No need to resort to name calling, thats something buffoons do Smile
  • 5 7
 Fox products have been improving over the past 2-3 years, consistently. yes the competition upped their game and there's plenty of bright shiny new objects to choose from. but the 40 series bears no resemblance to what I used to ride in the past, significantly better and more reliable. to deny Fox's sustained evolution would be.....buffoonery
  • 12 0
 I was lucky enough to be in Green River, Utah at the same time they had the shoot with Eliot Jackson. (We were shooting for Shifted) and I couldn't believe how positive and down to earth all the Yeti guys were. You can't tell with the photo, but most of the days we were battling with the horrendous weather (Hurricane winds, Hail and Rain). It's great to see that even after all the 5 am starts and poor weather, they still managed to produce some incredible content! Congrats on another great season!
  • 10 0
 God bless for the awesome pictures i hope to see good romps for many years to come. Salute
  • 9 0
 No shot of Graves on the sb66 at petermaritzburg? Smile
  • 1 0
 +1 for 3rd on single crowns in a f'n DH world champ race!! Graves is will be legendary, if he isn't already.
  • 4 0
 That last image is poetic. Those stars with the backlit horizon and the cool camp in the snow... Makes me so happy to see pics like that. Thanks to the Yeti team. Seems like an amazing company to work for/with. If you guys ever need a QC engineer drop me me a line :-)
  • 3 1
 If they ever need a good welder with experience welding bikes I'm on board as well. Spent 2 years at sapa ano welding various frames together for different bike companies....not sure if I can list said companies....
  • 3 0
 Very cool! Hoping to be moving out near you guys late in 2014, hope to go for a ride with you all.
  • 1 0
 great review guys! Amazing photography that portrays MTB in its glory, massive fan of the SB66 fingers crossed I may be the proud owner this year! Keep up the great work YETI fantastic innovative brand!
  • 1 0
 Cool to finally see this Richie Rude fellow. My bike was parked next to his in storage at a hotel for Megavalanche. His buds/crew joked with me to not dent it. Great shots. gig the black and whites.
  • 2 0
 desktop size! yaay!
and people, start buying sb66's again so yeti can keep producing them!
trust me Wink
  • 1 0
 fuckin eh. always such a solid group. too many killer photos. CVD is kick ass. Jared graves is a monster... fuckin eh, yeti, fuckin eh.
  • 2 0
 I'm in love with my sb66. Thanks Yeti! Awesome pics too.
  • 2 0
 Beautiful photos. Love my Yeti 303!
  • 1 0
 same
  • 2 1
 Your not a mountain bike conissoir in till you have owned a Yeti! These pics just show what it's all about!!!
  • 8 0
 Here let me fix that for you:

You are not a connoisseur of bikes unless you know and respect Yeti and their contributions to bettering the sport of mountain biking.

Great company, great history, great bikes.

I don't need to own one of their bikes appreciate the mighty yellow and blue.
  • 4 0
 Just the perfect description of one of the best brands ever
  • 4 0
 as a Yeti owner, I am humbled and I say think you
  • 2 0
 No mention of Cam Cole? Hope he's on the mend.
  • 1 0
 Cam Cole rode a Commencal today in the NZ National series. I wonder if him and Yeti have parted ways...
  • 2 0
 Some sweet pics! Schusler has some photo chops too, eh?
  • 1 0
 And I hope the 66 replacement lives up to the same level of acclaim. My 66C has been my favorite bike ever. It kicks ass.
  • 1 0
 Some great shots. I've always wanted a yeti ..makes me think I should finally commit.
  • 1 0
 so many great photos, the RUDE, is gonna be crude this season an blow fools off the course , U.S.A
  • 1 0
 great pictures(some great as a pod) and a good way to express 2013.
  • 1 0
 Such a shame they wont be running a World Cup DH team this season
  • 1 0
 mostly taken on a nikon d7000. just saying...
  • 1 0
 I'm happy with my Yeti! These images are amazing.
  • 1 0
 I want the sb66c but the local distributor sucks. so..
  • 1 0
 thanks but i would've wanted to get it new from Yeti or an authorised dealer to avoid trouble if/when issues with the frame crops up. Anyway, I'm going for the Uprising.
  • 1 0
 I can't wait to get my SB66 this year. Come on Yeti send it !!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • 1 0
 OK the images are great and all but where's the demo reel?!
  • 1 0
 go to the Yeti website and find the Teton video. it's stunning
  • 2 1
 Yeti is one of the most rider-oriented companies around.
  • 1 0
 Friggin Craig Grant. So sick.
  • 1 0
 Thanx for sharing. Plenty of ride inspiring photos.
  • 1 0
 nice
  • 1 0
 wow
  • 1 0
 303_life
  • 1 0
 great photos!!!







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