Gallery: Pro XCT Missoula

Sam Schultz and Heather Irmiger (Subaru-Trek) show off their winnings. Photo: Tom Robertson | tomrobertsonphoto.com

Race volunteer coordinator Bill Schultz (Father of Sam and Andy Schultz). Photo: Tom Robertson | tomrobertsonphoto.com

Heather Irmiger (Subaru Trek) getting a high five from a fan after her win. Photo: Tom Robertson | tomrobertsonphoto.com

Judy Freeman (Crank Brothers) and Evenlyn Dong battled it out the la

Krista Park (Cannondale/No Tubes) is one tough racer, protecting her injured shoulder with her special shoulder pad. Photo: Tom Robertson | tomrobertsonphoto.com

Chloe Woodruff (Crank Bros) finished up in third. Photo: Tom Robertson | tomrobertsonphoto.com

Montana resident Rose Grant rode to a strong 6th place finish. Photo: Tom Robertson | tomrobertsonphoto.com

Lizzie English landing after taking the A-line jump. Photo: Tom Robertson | tomrobertsonphoto.com

Pua Mata rode to a strong second place finish. Photo: Tom Robertson | tomrobertsonphoto.com

Heather Irmiger (Subaru-Trek) was the first woman to take the A-line. Photo: Tom Robertson | tomrobertsonphoto.com

Teammates Chloe Woodruff and Judy Freeman (Crank Bros) on the start line. Photo: Tom Robertson | tomrobertsonphoto.com

Heather Irmiger (Subaru-Trek) was the favorite on the start line. Photo: Tom Robertson | tomrobertsonphoto.com

Sam Shultz wins in Missoula in his first race in his new national champion's jersey. Photo: Tom Robertson | tomrobertsonphoto.com

Heather Irmiger takes the victory in the Missoula Pro XCT. Photo: Tom Robertson | tomrobertsonphoto.com

The men's podium with their unique Montana trophies. Photo: Tom Robertson | tomrobertsonphoto.com

Sam Schultz (Subaru-Trek) and Howard Grotts (Specialized) finish

Oympian Todd Wells (Specialized) made his first trip to Montana. Photo: Tom Robertson | tomrobertsonphoto.com

Sam Schultz taking the A-line with added style points. Photo: Tom Robertson | tomrobertsonphoto.com

A fun scene at the finish of the Missoula Pro XCT. Photo: Tom Robertson | tomrobertsonphoto.com

The elite men head out on lap 1 of the 5-lap race. Photo: Tom Robertson | tomrobertsonphoto.com

Series leader Colin Cares (Kenda/Felt) on the startline. Photo: Tom Robertson | tomrobertsonphoto.com

The men's race start drew a big crowd. Photo: Tom Robertson | tomrobertsonphoto.com