Brent Thompson has passed away.

Feb 19, 2009
by Tyler Maine  
Brent Thomson, Godfather and Trail Master of Bootleg Canyon has passed away after experiencing recovery complications after under going heart surgery last month.

Brent's Job Provided No Health Insurance - PayPal Donations Needed to aid the family in covering the large amount of medical bills that have come from this great loss to the mountain bike community.While everyone who has ridden the trails at Bootleg can attest, Brent's dedication to creating, maintaining and promoting the trails of Bootleg Canyon has created one of the most lauded riding areas in the Southwest. Unfortunately his passion for trail building came without a health insurance policy.

Brent's hospital expenses are estimated to grow to hundreds of thousands of dollars, so any help that his friends in the bicycle industry can provide will be graciously appreciated. Click on the link below to donate securely with Debit, Credit, PayPal and Bank accounts. It is simple, quick and safe. Brent's family and friends send you appreciation in advance.

PayPal - please donate to barretstudio@gmail.com

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About Bootleg Canyon-

Bootleg Canyon Mountain Bike Park is an extensive network of World Class Downhill and Cross Country mountain bike trails located in Boulder City, Nevada. The area has been visited by riders from as far away as Japan and Germany and has been written up in magazines around the world. The International Mountain Bike Association has certified one of the XC trails as an Epic Ride, a title given out only 18 times so far.

Boulder City is located approximately 40 minutes south east of Las Vegas by the Hoover Dam and beautiful Lake Mead. The riding season is year round, however, temperatures average around 100 degrees Fahrenheit from June through August, so mid-day riding is difficult. If you do decide to come in the summer be sure to bring plenty of water and maybe some head lamps for a night ride. Be sure to check out our sponsors while you're in town for some great Boulder City hospitality.

Website: www.bootlegcanyon.org

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91 Comments
  • 50 2
 The cycling community has a giant hole in it right now... he'll be missed by many
  • 42 7
 this right here is why we need universal health insurance. this amazing man should be allowed to be amazing like he was without having to worry about healthcare. And especially in mourning his family shouldn't have to worry about expenses. this makes me sick... but r.i.p. big guy
  • 19 2
 truer words havent been spoken
  • 24 0
 RIP man, just donated 20$.not much but if we all help...
  • 16 0
 What I think, is the fact, that we are the first generation of mountain bikers, which has to deal with the people passing away. MTBiking is very young discipline so we will now hear about more and more "goodfathers" leaving us to ride on never ending trails, somewhere above us. That is sad to hear that someopne has died, especially when it wasn't his time. I can only wish him to RIDE in peace. Probably I'll never ever ride trails builded by him, but I'll donate his family with few $.Once again - RIDE IN PEACE.
  • 10 1
 the fact there making his family go through this,makes me sick is an understatement.how does a government that says they represent the most freedom in the world have such a big price to help there citicens.especially guys like this who did so much to get kids out there and shred. RIP
  • 7 11
flag rmxking17 (Feb 19, 2009 at 15:18) (Below Threshold)
 this is very sad but we DO NOT need universal health care. Us americans are already getting slammed into the ground because of govt because they cant do anything right. why the hell should they be in charge of our health
  • 3 0
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  • 7 1
 "There I was, back in the wild again
And I felt right at home where I belong
I had that feelin' comin' over me again
Just like it happened so many times before

The spirit of the woods is like an old good friend
It makes me feel warm and good inside
I knew his name and it was good to see him again
'Cuz in the wind he's still alive"

-Ted Nugent-
  • 0 0
 Ride In peace brent you will be missed by all. R.I.P.
  • 34 1
 Dam R.I.P. Condolences to his close friends and family. United WE Ride- Forever.
  • 9 1
 dude that made me cry who minus proped that? r.i.p he will be greatly missed by all.
  • 6 0
 R.I.P. All I can say is thanks for helping this sport evolve. You will be greatly missed throughout the riding community.
  • 6 1
 couldn't agree more
  • 5 0
 This is really sad. Brent Thompson created one of the sickest places to ride ever. You will be missed Brent!
  • 5 0
 R.I.P its to bad he couldnt have passed away riding that way it was a happy passing.
  • 5 0
 Im truly sad to see an asset like Brent Thompson pass away. He will be remembered throughout the biking community forever.
  • 3 1
 Brett was responsible for so much of the progression and evolution of riding in southern Nevada. He is a pioneer and all of us who have ridden at Bootleg Canyon are better people for his efforts. I think all of us who were at Mob in Mojave last weekend felt his presence even though he was in the hospital. R.I.P Brett. The trails in heaven will be waiting for you.
  • 1 0
 I meant Brent. I have no idea why I typed it wrong.
  • 3 0
 Brent was good people... a Rock Star trail builder and a true friend to many... now he is Heaven's trail builder... RIP my friend, and I will see you when I get there; just be ready to rip things up upon my arrival.
  • 2 0
 Super chill guy. Upon meeting him my first time at Bootleg, he was nice enough to invite me and my friends down to his place for some beers. We need more people like Brent in this world. He will be missed.
  • 1 0
 Many blessings to you and your extended worldwide family of friends Brent, knowing the wind is at your back and gravity is on your side. Knowing you the last 27 years has been a hoot and upcoming sessions will be dedicated to your creative spirit and good times we have shared. Peace be with ya my friend...
  • 5 0
 That is pretty sad news. My Condolences to his family.
  • 2 0
 very sad news. i ride at bootleg almost everyday and have talked with him many times. it sucks to see him gone. bootleg means a lot to me. R.I.P.
  • 2 0
 RIP, i have been luck enough to ride bootleg 2 times in the past. I hope the trails in heaven are just as good as the ones you built here on earth
  • 2 0
 R.I.P big dude my heart and condolences go to his family and freinds he was a ]true trailsmaster thanks brett you will sorely missed
  • 2 0
 I have never had a chance to ride out at Bootleg Canyon, but it sounds like I need to. Rest in peace Brent Thomson and thank you.
  • 2 1
 Huge loss R.I.P, How ever, Stinky Spot you are strait stupid, i dont want to wait 9 months to get surgery with a universal health care program that this commie idiot obama is trying to force down our throats.
  • 0 0
 I have ridden trails all over the west and Bootleg's are definetly some of the best. When you think about how difficult it must have been to carve out and maintain those trails you MUST have respect for Brent. All I can say is "Thanks for all your hard work Brent!" You were one of a kind.

RESPECT and RIP brotha.....
  • 3 0
 RIP Brett. Thoughts and prayers to your family. You were a great man.
  • 1 0
 what a bummer... i was watchin bike tv and they were in bouldercity and that guy was awesome...he was out there pretty much everyday working and maintaining....R.I.P.
  • 0 0
 R.I.P. he sounds like he was an amazing man its really too bad his family has to pay for the healthcare its free here in canada, except i dont know if we are covered for heart surgury
  • 1 1
 R.I.P. Bootleg Canyon will miss you. I would never want universal health care....ever! I have been to canada and have actually been a patient in a canadian hospital, and the health care in canada is terrible.
  • 0 1
 That's ok for you to say if you can afford health insurance in the USA. Just think about your fellow Americans who don't have cover. I'm so glad I live in Australia where we have free health cover (you can buy health insurance if you want to and can afford it. It enables you to get elective surgery quicker). Our free system certainly isn't perfect but at least every citizen can get care when they need it.
I'm not submitting this reply to start some long argument - just expressing my opinion.
This is a sad occasion - RIP Brent Thompson.
  • 3 0
 R.I.P u be greatly missed
  • 3 0
 RIP to him may god take him to a better place know know he can relly fly
  • 2 0
 Yeh, my thoughts are with the family and friends.
  • 3 0
 RIP, sounded like he had a good family at the time.
  • 3 0
 too bad he made people sick trails and this is what he gets... RIP
  • 1 1
 My condolences to friends and family. and to all the canadian riders out there NEVER go riding in the states with out buying some health insurance in Canada. American Health care is F'ed.
  • 1 0
 R.I.P. -- We make the trip out to Bootleg every November. This year we'll be sure to remember BT when we're bombing down the face. Frown
  • 1 0
 R.I.P Brent - we Germans truly enjoyed riding Bootleg recently and will do so in the future.
  • 1 0
 RIP Brent! you will be missed. We shall keep the mountain going no matter what it takes!
  • 2 0
 I dont kno him but its a big loss to all mbers ... R.I.P dude..
  • 1 0
 I've had the privilege to ride the awesome DH trails in Bootleg in 2006, Thanx Brent, R.I.P.!
  • 1 0
 R.I.P condolences to you and your family. I can guarantee that you will be missed by others.
  • 2 0
 R.I.P u wont be forgotten your trails keep u alive
  • 2 1
 Universal Healthcare is a MUST for America. It has helped make us Canadians patriotic.
  • 0 0
 Just a thought, but have any of the corp sponsers that were involved at Bootleg been brought in to see what they could offer.
  • 0 0
 there isn't any sponsors
  • 2 0
 sad to here this, Legend!
  • 1 0
 Rest in peace and condolences to family... He inspired me and it's sad to see my idol pass...
  • 0 0
 dammit, thats no good.. regards to his family and although i personally never knew you, thank you for your hard work and dedication to the sport of mtbing
  • 1 0
 R.I.P. Ride In Peace. you will be missed, thanks for everything you've done for our community.
  • 0 0
 R.I.P Brent. Thank you for everything. Blaze a trail up there for us B.T!!!
  • 0 0
 R.I.P BrentFrown thankyou for all the good times that BC trails has given me and my friendsSmile
  • 2 0
 R.I.P. Frown
  • 2 1
 RIP Brent - we ride on in ur memory!
  • 1 0
 we will miss you brent.Frown
  • 1 0
 my prayers are with hem and his family. he was rad
  • 0 0
 this world needs more great people like him we should all take what he did for the sport and never forget r.i.p dude
  • 1 0
 very sad news, my condolences.
  • 0 0
 my condolences to his family and friends. he will forever be alive in the trails he built
  • 2 1
 R.I.P.
  • 1 0
 R.I.P Brent
  • 0 0
 R.I.P condolences to your family and friends.
  • 0 0
 rest in peace man may the trails only get better on your never ending ride
  • 0 0
 R.I.P. ride in peace bro you will be missed. go shred the roads of gold!
  • 1 0
 R.I.P Brent thompson
  • 2 1
 rip....
  • 1 0
 R.I.P
  • 1 0
 god speed Mr. Thompson
  • 1 0
 Rest in piece
  • 0 0
 We will all miss that man.
  • 0 0
 Never forget. You will be missed.
  • 0 0
 R.I.P
  • 0 0
 R.I.P. Brent Thomson
  • 0 0
 r.i.p
  • 0 0
 RIP he will be missed!
  • 0 0
 R.I.P. He Will Be Missed
  • 0 0
 R.I.P!
  • 0 0
 sorry to hear that rip
  • 0 0
 R.I.P Frown
  • 0 0
 RIP
  • 0 0
 rest in peace big guy







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