Burton was founded in 1977 by Jake Burton Carpenter and is widely regarded as the pioneer of modern snowboarding. From crafting the first boards in a Vermont barn to pushing ski resorts to open their slopes to snowboarders, Burton turned a backyard hobby into a world-class sport with its groundbreaking gear and rider-driven innovation. Today, the company produces industry-leading snowboards, bindings, boots, and outerwear, all while championing sustainability in the outdoor industry. In fact, Burton is the world’s first snowboard company to become a certified B Corporation®, reflecting a deep commitment to the environment and the snow-covered playgrounds it helped create. The brand’s ethos blends history, innovation, and responsibility – every Burton product carries the legacy of snowboard culture forward, backed by cutting-edge technology and initiatives to preserve winter for future adventurers.
