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3 Key Features to look for in Great Technical Kids’ Hoodies

Classic kids’ hoodies have been a staple of most summer-camp packing lists for a long time. When parents lose the debate with their kids over wearing a jacket, a technical hoodie is a compromise both parties can get behind. Here are some features to look for that make technical kids’ hoodies rise above their cotton counterparts.

Burton Kids Snowboarding Art

This month we have some great art from two, young Burton fans, Gaby and Ethan. Check out their awesome creations that they were kind enough to send into us.

Satellite Snowboarding Event for Kids with Ambassador Christelle Rodas

We caught up with Riglet Ambassador and Guest Blogger, Christelle Rodas after co-hosting her first Riglet Park, a kids’ snowboarding event. Held at, and in conjunction with Satellite Board Shop, Christelle had two unique little helpers, her daughters Emma and Sophie. Learn more about Christelle’s experience in her guest post below.

Interview with Designer Kyle Sauter: Creator of Orbit, The Riglet Space Dog

Have you heard about Riglet Spaceman’s new sidekick? His name is Orbit, the Riglet Space Dog! Orbit made his debut at the beginning of this winter as part of the new Burton Kids’ LTR board graphic. We caught up with the designer who created Orbit and the kids board graphic, Kyle Sauter. Learn about where Kyle got his inspiration for Orbit as well as the overall, space graphics that have become the theme for the Burton Riglet Snowboarding program.

Spotlight on Snowboard Mom: Miya Howells

Todays “Spotlight on Snowboard Mom” features Miya Howells, Burton’s Product Line Merchandiser for bags, luggage and travel. Miya has worked at Burton for 3.5 years and has been an avid snowboarder for 17 years. Mother of a two-year-old girl named Hana, Miya has developed great insight into what it’s like to be a snowboard parent. We asked her a few questions about her experience as she introduced her daughter Hana to the world of snowboarding.

March into Spring with Kids Snowboarding

It’s March, and Spring is just around the corner, and for some of us it’s already here. Did you know Spring is a great time for kids snowboarding? If you’re a parent who’s been waiting for the perfect time to get your kids started, don’t wait for next season! Spring is the best time for them to learn. Here’s why.

Gone Boarding with Erin Overholt

Burton Riglet invited guest Blogger, Erin Overholt to share her experience of helping teach kids to snowboard through Gone Snowboarding’s Riglet school and on-snow sessions. Erin is a student of the Gone Boarding Program from Forest Hills Northern HS, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Read below to learn more about Erin’s experience.

Spotlight Riglet Park: Mount Snow Resort

Today’s Spotlight Riglet Park is on Mount Snow located in West Dover, Vermont. Mount Snow has hosted the Burton Riglet Park as part of their kids’ 3-6 year old, snowboard learning program for four years. Through their Riglet Park program they’ve helped countless children find success with the sport of snowboarding.

10 Holiday Gifts For Your Snowboard Kid

This Holiday Season we want to help you shop for your little snowboarders, or soon to be snowboard kid! We’ve put together a list of ten, great gift ideas that your kids will love, and will help them enjoy playing in the snow this winter!