Burlington, VT (September 18, 2007) — Burton riders Kelly Clark, Hannah Teter, Natasza Zurek, Gigi Rüf, Danny Davis, Nicolas Müller, Trevor Andrew, Chris Rotax and Yale Cousino will be in the Burton’s hometown, Burlington, VT on Friday, September 28 and Saturday, September 29 to sign autographs, meet local riders and premiere the new Burton promo video “Thanks in Advance”.

Burton World Tour BTV

“Thanks in Advance” features tons of killer footage collected over the past year from the team’s adventures in the North Cascades, Winter Park and Mt. Baker among other enviable locations. In addition to Keegan Valaika slaying Denver’s rails, be sure to check out Nicolas Müller thrashing the backcountry. The video also features impressive footage from the Burton women’s team, including Elena Hight, Kelly Clark and Victoria Jealouse. Shred scenes from The Stash run at Northstar-at-Tahoe and antics from last spring’s Get Off On the Bus Tour also highlight the video. The Smalls team earned some screen time as well with 14-year-old riders Ben Watts and Hans Mindnich scoring some great shots.

Come on down to the Burlington World Tour stop. Some of the best riders in the world will be in town to sign autographs, hang out and throw down. Check it out:

Video Premiere #1 – 9/28
6:30 – 8:00 pm @ Merrill’s Roxy Cinemas
222 College Street, Burlington

Video Premiere #2 – 9/28
8:30 – 10:00 pm @ Merrill’s Roxy Cinemas
222 College Street, Burlington

After Party – 9/28
9:30 – 2:00 am @ Metronome (21+)
188 Main Street, Burlington

Autograph Session – 9/29
3:00 – 5:00 pm @ Burton Factory Store
80 Industrial Parkway, Burlington

For more information on the World Tour check out www.burtonworldtour.com for tour updates and details on individual stops, including after parties, bands, autograph signings and athletes attending.

Every fall, the Burton World Tour takes snowboarding to the streets, giving fans in cities around the world the chance to meet riders, see the new Burton promo video and get stoked for the upcoming season. Special thanks go out to sponsors SoBe, Transworld Snowboarding, Snowboard Canada and Complex Magazine for making the tour happen.