Jake Burton Carpenter - Wikipedia
Jake Burton Carpenter (April 29, 1954 – November 20, 2019), occasionally also known as Jake Burton or Jakie, was an American snowboarder, founder of Burton Snowboards, and one of the inventors of the modern day snowboard.
Remembering Jake Burton Carpenter
Burton founder Jake Burton Carpenter passed away peacefully on November 20, 2019 as a result of complications from recurring cancer. He was our founder, the soul of snowboarding, the one who gave us the sport we all love so much.
Jake Burton Carpenter: Snowboarding Pioneer | Burton Snowboards …
Explore the legacy of Jake Burton Carpenter, including early life, memorable moments, press coverage, Mine77, and more.
Snowboarding visionary Jake Burton Carpenter dies at 65
Nov 21, 2019 · Jake Burton Carpenter, the man who changed the game on the mountain by fulfilling a grand vision of what a snowboard could be, died Wednesday night of complications stemming from a relapse of...
Jake Burton Carpenter, Snowboarding Pioneer, Dies At 65
Nov 22, 2019 · Jake Burton Carpenter, whose snowboard business and promotional efforts transformed the sport into a global sensation, died Wednesday at 65 from complications from cancer.
Jake Burton Carpenter: US 'godfather of snowboarding' dies at …
Nov 21, 2019 · Jake Burton Carpenter, known as the godfather of snowboarding and founder of Burton Snowboards, has died aged 65 due to complications from cancer. Carpenter quit his job in 1977 and founded...
Behind The Scenes: How Jake Burton Carpenter Built ... - Burton Snowboards
To build Burton and the sport of snowboarding, Jake Burton Carpenter had many obstacles to overcome. His life's challenges weren't just work-related either—he fought back from numerous health challenges to live the life he carved for himself.
Jake Burton Carpenter, Who Ushered in Snowboarding as a …
Nov 22, 2019 · Jake Burton Carpenter, whose once-modest plan to make 50 snowboards a day turned into something far bigger — a global business that helped drive snowboarding into a popular Olympic sport — died...
Remembering Jake Burton Carpenter - NPR
Nov 21, 2019 · The founder of Burton Snowboards, Jake Burton Carpenter, has died. He was 65 years old. We are grateful that Jake shared his story with us in 2017 and we are republishing it as a tribute to...
Snowboarding visionary Jake Burton Carpenter dies at 65
Nov 22, 2019 · Carpenter, the innovator who brought the snowboard to the masses and helped turn the sport into a billion-dollar business, has died after a recurring bout with cancer. He was 65. Officials from the company he founded, Burton Snowboards, told The Associated Press of his death Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot, FIle)