Slightly resembles a cult in some ways - Anonymous employee Snow Peak Employee Review

3.0
Feb 22, 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

If you are into the outdoors, it is good to be part of that community. The products are very well made and most of the people are down to earth. The benefits are pretty good. The employees are pretty diverse, considering the U.S. headquarters are in mostly white Portland. Outdoor industry discounts are nice.

Cons

It seems that $ are being tied up into large investments that limit employee compensation. They have a business mantra that is recited by all employees at most company meetings. I believe the intention is mostly well-placed, but it feels cult-like in a lot of ways. People work very hard and there seems to be little change from upper management in addressing the work/life balance for some of the salaried employees. Pay isn't great and not comparable to similar positions outside of the company. Upper management is mostly white men. A lot of talk about doing better for the environment, but action is slow to happen.

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5.0
May 28, 2026
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Pros

Excellent quality gear, the warranty is actually honored, and the knowledgeable staff is exceptional!

Cons

The prices certainly match the quality, and the limited reduced-price items are few and far between.

3.0
Aug 19, 2024
Anonymous employee
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Pros

- Excellent co-workers, everyone who works middle-management or lower are great humans who care about each other. Many of the managers will fight for their team. - Cool product and culture, lots of perks from working at a business that owns a luxury campground and restaurant. - Lots of opportunity to learn new skills, internal promotion is big here and it's easy to move up.

Cons

- Management constantly bends the knee to the demands of Snow Peak Japan, and the Japanese management doesn't understand the U.S. market or business needs. - Can be difficult to get the support you need from other teams. Teams can be very siloed and communication isn't always the best. - Many employees are asked to do work outside their title or job description, often there is no adjustment in compensation. - Turnover and burnout has been high the past few years as the business has struggled to find it's balance.

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