Burton Closes for Snow Day

Posted by Mitch Kaplan Feb 15, 2007

More good news. This from First Tracks Online:

Burlington, VT - It says it right on the front door of Burton's Global Headquarters in Burlington, Vermont: "We are closed if two feet falls in 24 hours." And that's exactly what the world's leading snowboard company will do on Thursday, thanks to a blizzard that's currently blanketing Vermont with several feet of fresh snow.

"Nothing makes me happier than giving the people who work here the opportunity to experience the essence of a sport that they are making accessible and fun for so many others," says Jake Burton, Founder and Chairman of Burton Snowboards. "Coincidentally, the Burton senior management team spent last night at the top of Stowe Mountain Resort in the 'Stone Hut'. Waking up to a foot of fresh snow (and plenty more coming) might have made for some cancelled meetings and an unproductive day at the office, but we all work pretty hard around here and riding is our best source of energy."

Burton's CEO Laurent Potdevin sent an email titled 'Powder Day' to Burton's 400-plus Vermont based employees announcing the good news. "It's dumping so much that we will be closing the office tomorrow (Thursday) all day to allow everyone to get to the mountain and ride," said Potdevin's email. "Stowe is getting pounded -- grab your board and get to the mountain."

Mandatory ride days are not the only unconventional benefit Burton offers its employees. Free season passes at several Vermont resorts, product discounts, progressive new parent policies and the option to bring your dog with you to work are just a few of the perks of working for Burton.