Top 5 Most Missed Snowboard Brands Snowboarding started to take flight in the late 70s and early 80s, and part of the reason for the meteoric rise of snowboarding was the creativity and rebellious attitude of pioneers of the sport. The early eye-catching boards (and mono-skis) allowed riders to show off their wild and funky side while doing something new and innovative. 50-odd years ago, when […] Jack Bynum | October 11, 2025 0 Comments
Burton Utilizes A.I. for Graphics on Custom 2026 Snowboard Burton Snowboards, famous for its innovative designs and influence in the world of snowboarding, is continuing to push boundaries, this time by using artificial intelligence (A.I.) to create the graphic for its 2026 Custom snowboard. As companies begin to roll out their snowboards for the upcoming season, Burton’s use of A.I. in one of its most beloved snowboards has made […] Industry News Quinn Brophy | September 15, 2025 0 Comments
Gunstock Mountain Resort, NH, to Host Snowboarding Competition Methodology Gunstock Mountain Resort in New Hampshire will host the annual eastern version of the popular snowboarding competition, Methodology, starting at 8 a.m. on February 3, 2024. A special park build is underway, specifically for the event, on Gunstock’s Smith Trail. It will feature a banked slalom course and hip feature. This snowboard-only event is open to riders of all ages. […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 30, 2024 0 Comments
Burton Launches New Pride Collection Designed by LGBTQ+ Contest Winner Burton is excited to announce the release of the Burton x Happy Impulse capsule collection, featuring art created by Roberta Hall, a.k.a “Happy Impulse,” winner of the brand’s 2022 Design Your Pride contest. Anchored by a look that takes a sideways stance on the typical PRIDE month marketing visuals, this limited-edition apparel collection includes a pullover, cap, and tee. The […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 24, 2023 0 Comments
RECAP: ‘A Day for Jake’ at Copper Mountain, CO There’s no better way to celebrate the legacy of Jake Burton Carpenter than to join a crew of snowboarders for a global day of riding. With 7” of fresh snow overnight (10” total over the weekend), sunny Colorado skies, and a freshly groomed Woodward Peace Park, A Day for Jake at Copper Mountain Resort, CO, was one to remember for all […] Trip Report Nick DeRiso | March 17, 2023 0 Comments
Burton’s Online Store Has Been Shut Down For 2 Weeks Because of a Cyber Attack For the last 10 days, Burton Snowboards has been battling with a cyber attack targeted at its online shop, resulting on an inability to place or track orders on its corporate website. The cyber attack forced the snowboard and clothing manufacturer to cancel all orders from February 14 onwards. The cyber attack comes in the middle of a bumper ski […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 27, 2023 1 Comment
Burton Announces Global Mystery Series Tour Schedule for 2022-2023 Winter 2022/Spring 2023 will mark the first season of Burton’s reenvisioned Mystery Series, an inclusive banked slalom event series welcoming all riders and celebrating the global snowboarding community. With 21 events worldwide, the series has expanded to push progression, connection, and good times for all ages and abilities under the shared love of snowboarding. Related: Natural Selection Tour Announces 2023 […] Industry News Nick DeRiso | November 24, 2022 0 Comments
Burton Snowboards Responds to Rumor That They’re For Sale Whether it’s climate change, inclusion in snowsports, or equality in the workplace, Donna Carpenter has never been afraid to take a stand. And now, she’s undoubtedly taken a stand against the latest rumor and talk that Burton Snowboards is for sale. A sale that reportedly could fetch upwards of $800 million. Related: Family-Owned Burton Snowboards Looking to Sell for $800 […] Industry News Nick DeRiso | August 22, 2022 1 Comment
Australia’s Longest-Standing Snowboarding Event, Burton Cattleman’s Rail Jam, Starts This Week On July 24th, entries will open for the Burton Cattleman’s Rail Jam, held at Mt Buller resort in Victoria, Australia. This is the 15th year the event has taken place, making it Australia’s longest-running snowboard contest. In a usual season, Cattleman’s Rail Jam takes place on a legendary three-piece stair set located at the heart of Mt Buller ski resort. […] Industry News Hannah | July 21, 2021 1 Comment
Ski Helmet Maker Smith Files Lawsuit Against Competitor Anon In recent years ski helmets have seen a flurry of innovation that has helped prevent or decrease the severity of head injuries. One of the most notable advancements is introducing integrated rubber films that help spread out and dampen impacts to a rider’s head. Founded in 2010, one of the first companies to patent this technology, Koroyd, partners with various […] Industry News Lucas Gauthier | July 20, 2021 0 Comments
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Origins: Snowboarding In this week’s edition of Origins, we will take a long look at the history of snowboarding. If you missed last week’s Origins on U.S. Avalanche Mitigation you can check it out here: Related: Origins: U.S. Avalanche Mitigation The cousin of surfing and skateboarding, snowboarding molded the sport to a whole new medium, snow. Sliding down snow on one plank of […] Olympics Ryan Flynn | October 15, 2020 0 Comments
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Burton Announces Cancelation of 2021 US Open Snowboard Championships at Vail Mountain, CO Burton Snowboards announced yesterday that due to uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, they are canceling next year’s US Open Snowboard Championships scheduled for March 2021 at Vail Mountain, CO. Related: Jake Burton Carpenter Gets His Own Run at Stowe Mountain Resort Burton has run the event since 1983, and it is the longest-running snowboard event in the world. Pretty much […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 27, 2020 0 Comments
Burton Snowboards to Donate 500,000 Masks to Hospitals Across the Northeast Snowboard company Burton, based in Vermont, is donating 500,000 respirator masks to hospitals across the Northeast. Related: Outdoor Research to Convert Seattle Factory to Make 200,000 Face Masks EVERY DAY Taking advantage of its worldwide footprint, the company is hoping to alleviate the lack of personal protective equipment available to healthcare professionals in the US. “It’s absolutely insane that a […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 11, 2020 0 Comments
Jake Burton Carpenter Gets His Own Run at Stowe Mountain Resort New Trail Sign at Stowe Moutain Resort On March 13, 2020, snowboarders around the world went and celebrated Jake Burton Carpenter’s life who passed away on November 20, 2019. Jake Burton left the desk life in 1977 and moved to Vermont from New York to start Burton Boards, a company eventually run out of his house and barn workshop. Jake spent […] Industry News Dan Scheibelein | April 3, 2020 1 Comment
Burton and Japan Airlines Team Up For The Coolest Promotion Ever Custom Burton Boarding Pass Board Japan Airlines and Burton have teamed up to give 30 lucky people a boarding pass in the shape of a snowboard. The promotion is for flights from Melbourne, Australia to Toyko, Japan booked until the end of March. The airline company started the direct flight three years ago and has seen many Aussies take advantage of […] Brains Dan Scheibelein | March 6, 2020 0 Comments
“A Day For Jake” | Burton Snowboards Honoring Late Founder With Free Worldwide Lift Tickets Burton Snowboards is honoring its late founder, Jake Burton Carpenter, by offering free lift passes to resorts around the world. Jake passed away on 21st November 2019 after a battle with cancer. Related: Founder of Burton Snowboards, Jake Burton Carpenter, Has Died The “A Day for Jake” campaign will allow riders to register for a pass that can be used on […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 28, 2020 0 Comments
Londonderry, VT Plans Public Sculpture To Honor Burton Snowboard History Not many people know that Jake Burton Carpenter opened his first snowboard factory in the teeny tiny town of Londonderry, VT, near Stratton ski area. That’s one of the reasons why Mimi Wright, who worked with Jake that first winter, now wants to install a sculpture to honor that history. Spearheaded by the Londonderry Arts and Historical Society, the plan is […] Sergei Poljak | January 9, 2017 1 Comment
Burton & Playboy Collaboration Collection 2016/17: [iframe id=”https://www.playboy.com/api/web/ooyala/iframe?ec=5kNWtuNzE6U0xq8-JTpgegnBMt_SbdRD&pbid=cb3768e824174b04b53a0d05f2a35436&pcode=pqb3kxOrtiwtGNqSDv-p1jhwm1zO”] Both Burton and Playboy are iconic brands which most people are familiar with, their big brand names and high standards of quality make these two companies a prime partnership in advertisement and sales. This collaboration is the fifth of its kind between the two establishments featuring winter essentials such as beanies, goggles, mitts and neck warmers as well as […] Dylan Cautela | November 21, 2016 1 Comment
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