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Big Mountain Enduro: Finale in Crested Butte Colorado - Race Recap

Aug 23, 2017
by Big Mountain Enduro  
The 2017 Yeti Cycles Big Mountain Enduro presented by Shimano wraps up the series in Crested Butte, CO.

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

The legends and myths of mountain biking quality and quantity in Crested Butte are true, and last weekend the Yeti Cycles Big Mountain Enduro presented by Shimano final series stop culminated in that historical mountain mecca with perfect trail conditions and weather to boot. Containing over 750 miles of singletrack to choose from and some of the best descents in the country, it was easy for the BME team to put together four world-class stages over the course of the weekend. Racers faced huge transitions that took them up to some of the rawest and rugged trails in the area such as Cement Mountain Trail/Rosebud, Doctor Park, 409.5 and Teocalli Ridge, all of which started at or above 11,000 feet in elevation.

After two challenging days, young up-and-comer, Duncan Nason, conquered the high alpine tracks to take the well-deserved victory at the most demanding race of the season. Kathy Pruitt was also super strong all weekend and defended the rest of the pro women with a rather large margin, where fitness, stamina, skills and the ability to let off the brakes really paid off on Colorado's high-speed trails.

In the Vet. Expert Men 30+ category, local Crested Buttian, Evan Ross, was a dominating force to reckon with and held off another Gunnison Valley local, Eric Freson by 35 seconds, while overall combined race times from the four stages tallied to nearly 50 minutes of timed racing on some long tracks. For the U21 Men, Talus Lantz, out of Boulder, Colorado, won that category with a strong performance and respectively, Samantha Soriano, easily held off her category sweeping all four stages and continuing the dominance that she showed all season long.

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado


Crested Butte Finals Results:

Pro Men
1st: Duncan Nason
2nd: Jubal Davis
3rd: Mike West

Pro Women
1st: Kathy Pruitt
2nd: Cooper Ott
3rd: Anne Galyean

Vet. Expert 30+ Men
1st: Evan Ross
2nd: Eric Freson
3rd: Josh Gaube

Master Men 40+
1st: Jon Freckleton
2nd: Todd Smith
3rd: Clay Kimsey

Master Women 40+
1st: Amber Tinstman
2nd: Christina Gokey-Smith
3rd: Heather Bonewitz
Amateur Men
1st: Eddy Cohn
2nd: Trent Parks
3rd: Taylor Martinez

Amateur Women
1st: Haleigh Smith
2nd: Ariel Olson
3rd: Carlie Mock

U21 Men
1st: Talus Lantz
2nd: Alex Lockett
3rd: Tate Dubillier

U21 Women
1st: Samantha Soriano
2nd: Sarah Smith
3rd: Olivia Gordon

Youth Men 12–16 (Groms)
1st: Eli Smith
2nd: Burke Valentine
3rd: Jesse East


Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado


Overall Series Results:

Pro Men
1st: Shawn Neer
2nd: Chris Heath
3rd: Duncan Nason

Pro Women
1st: Anne Galyean
2nd: Cooper Ott
3rd: Krista Rust

Vet. Expert 30+ Men
1st: Timmy Evans
2nd: Josh Gaube
3rd: Brett Kreyche

Master Men 40+
1st: Jon Freckleton
2nd: Rob Drew
3rd: Ryan Hughes

Master Women 40+
1st: Amber Tinstman
2nd: Christine Irelan
3rd: Heather Bonewitz
Amateur Men
1st: Matt Wells
2nd: Trent Parks
3rd: John Bailey

Amateur Women
1st: Carlie Mock
2nd: Haleigh Smith
3rd: Heather Munive

U21 Men
1st: Quinn Reece
2nd: Evander Hughes
3rd: Talas Lantz

U21 Women
1st: Samantha Soriano
2nd: Elizabeth Westermann
3rd: Jazlyn Smith

Youth Men 12–16 (Groms)
1st: Eli Smith
2nd: Dillon Turner
3rd: Jesse East


Full Results.


Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado


After a long BME season, including five series stops, one EWS stop and an upcoming three-day race in Mascota, Mexico, the team at BME wanted to thank everyone involved.

bigquotesThanks to all of our amazing sponsors, venue partners, our internal staff, the team at EWS and ultimately, the racers who have come out to support what we do over the past five years. Without this help and positive people involved, we at BME couldn't make these events happen and are proud of what we have collectively created for the mountain biking world. We hope to continue the BME legacy next year and will dive straight into planning mode to see what we can shake out for 2018.Brandon Ontiveros, Owner and Managing Director

BME Event Director, Mike Day also stated;

bigquotesWe couldn't be more excited to end the 2017 season with the Crested Butte Finals and a successful prior event over in Aspen Snowmass for the BME/EWS stop. Now, looking forward to our Mascota, Mexico event that will be taking place on November 10th - 12th. This is one of my favorite races of the year, for the pure fact of unique trails, a fun culture, and a wild Mexican experience that everyone should experience at some point in their lives. It's pure riding bliss up in the Sierra Madre Mountains where we traditionally finish the trip on the beach with an after-party, surfing, and good friends.

Make sure to keep an eye on the BME social media channels and website for updates on the Mascota, Mexico event and plans for next year.

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Big Mountain Enduro Finale in Crested Butte Colorado

Photos by Eddie Clark Media

For more information on sponsorship opportunities, 2018 venue partnerships, timing/event management services or other business inquiries, contact Brandon Ontiveros at brandon@bigmountainenduro.com


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13 Comments
  • 12 2
 Looks like an ad for YETI
  • 1 0
 Sounds like Big Mountain Enduro is making of rules for title sponsors, very sad! I put this in the same category as Dopers and Strava line cheaters. My Yeti was crap! Broke my SB66c frame twice. No support after my 2nd break. Yeti never again.
  • 3 0
 The first and last time I'll have a picture of myself on pinkbike and it's only of my feet, ????.
  • 3 1
 Gotta love em'. No matter what they're great bikes. I have 3.... some would say this is a problem Wink
  • 1 0
 Long climbs and beautiful downhill , congratulations to all of the competitors, especially the youngsters
  • 3 1
 Hard to tell from the photos, was anyone riding at Yeti?
  • 1 0
 Beat me to it. sheesh. Oh well, second comment anyways! Siiiick!
  • 3 1
 yeti
  • 3 4
 I forgot to mention it was on my yeti hardtail...great memories on that bike.
  • 1 1
 Who's making all these turquoise bikes I keep seeing in every photo?
  • 2 5
 Lol...I use to destroy those trails on a hardtail twenty years ago.
  • 6 1
 You're so amazing.
  • 2 1
 yeah... I'm gonna guess these folks might have gone a tad quicker than you used to.







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