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SPOTTED: Skip Yowell Collection at Paragon Sports in NYC

JanSport — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:11:39 +0000

If you live in NYC, stop by Paragon Sports on 867 Broadway at 18th St and check out the exclusive early release of the Skip Yowell Collection.

Video of Skip Yowell’s Retirement Party at Outdoor Retailer

JanSport — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:29:07 +0000

See what Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City is all about!

Listen to JanSport co-founder Skip Yowell discuss the origins of the Brand, and catch the highlights from Skip’s retirement celebration at JanSport’s annual Shake n’ Bake party. Some amazing icons in the outdoor industry flew in to surprise Skip and we’re glad we were able to capture the moments below!

JanSport Shake n’ Bake Party at Outdoor Retailer 2011

JanSport — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 23:44:52 +0000

JanSport’s annual Shake n’ Bake Party at Outdoor Retailer was extra special this year. It served as JanSport co-founder Skip Yowell’s retirement party. To help Skip celebrate, JanSport organized a memorable presentation with surprise guest appearances from Skip’s past.

Skip paraphernalia such as fake mustaches, bandannas, and aviator sunglasses, along with special guests helped the Jansport family and OR attendees send Skip off with a bang.

electro-funk duo Chromeo wrapped up the evening and put on a great show for a packed crowd at Club Elevate in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Examiner.com Highlights The Skip Yowell Collection

JanSport — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:37:25 +0000

The new JanSport Skip Yowell Collection was all the buzz at Outdoor Retailer earlier this month.

The Skip Yowell Collection was included in Examiner.com’s Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2011 highlights. View the entire article here – http://www.examiner.com/outdoor-gear-in-salt-lake-city/outdoor-retailer-summer-market-2011-highlights

JanSport and Cordura: Past and Present

JanSport — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:33:40 +0000

Skip Yowell at Outdoor Retailer, sharing the history of JanSport and the CORDURA® brand: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22-M5WJLtZU

The Key Ingredient to a Time Tested Recipe

Skip Yowell — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:59:21 +0000

From the early days of traveling to sales calls in an old, blue van, JanSport has found CORDURA® brand fabric to be a key ingredient in a successful adventure.

CORDURA® fabric was first used as a makeshift cover for the sunroof of the JanSport team’s old, blue van. Crafted using a blowtorch, grit and some durable canvas, we liked it so much (both the sunroof and the fabric!) that we bought a bolt of CORDURA® Classic fabric and began using it in prototype packs. We soon discovered the durable fabric could handle a lot of abuse, both on a climb and in the classroom, or anywhere in between.

Due to its popularity and loyal customer base, the JanSport Right Pack model was recently re-launched, once again featuring CORDURA® Classic fabric. Even today, the ever-popular JanSport daypack can be found serving students, both young and old.

The Heritage Series, a modern reissue of the brand’s original backpack and travel silhouettes, further demonstrates the evergreen utility of JanSport products. Known for far more than just its daypacks, JanSport has provided gear for all types of adventures over the years, and still continues to do so today, with many of its classic products featuring the original ingredient, CORDURA® fabric.

Current products featuring CORDURA® brand fabric include:
Right Pack: http://www.jansport.com/js_product_detail.php?cid=0&pid=TRC8
Perfect Score: http://www.jansport.com/js_product_detail.php?cid=&pid=TUX9
High Stakes: http://www.jansport.com/js_product_detail.php?cid=&pid=TRS7
Splash Pack: http://www.jansport.com/js_product_detail.php?cid=0&pid=TRH1
Heritage Series: http://www.jansport.com/heritage_series/heritage_series.html

Take a look at your JanSport pack. Chances are, no matter the age, the key ingredient may be durable, versatile, reliable CORDURA® brand fabric—designed to withstand the test of time.

Outdoor Retailer Daily Features Skip Yowell as Pack Man

JanSport — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:27:20 +0000

JanSport’s own Skip Yowell featured in the Outdoor Retailer Daily, Winter Market 2011 day 4 edition.
Read more about his most memorable product feat and why Machu Picchu will be the next mountain he climbs: https://www.snewsnet.com/snews/Trade-show-dailies/ORDaily/ORD_Day_4_WM_2011/index.html

JanSport’s Friends at UpaDowna Enjoying a Beer with Skip

JanSport — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 21:05:57 +0000

Pictured here, JanSport Co-founder Skip Yowell with UpaDowna

A JanSport Blast From The Past

Skip Yowell — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 23:49:47 +0000

Pictured in photo from 1986 is me, Peter Whittaker, Amber Brookman and Lou Whittaker.

JanSport’s “The Skip Yowell Story” selected to be shown at the BendFilm Festival

JanSport — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:14:34 +0000

JanSport’s “The Skip Yowell Story” has been selected as one of the documentary films that will be shown at this year’s BendFilm Festival, October 7-10.
“The Skip Yowell Story” recounts Skip Yowell’s unorthodox journey to the top of the Outdoor Industry, from small-town Kansas boy, to adventure-junkie extraordinaire, to respected mountaineer.

Stay tuned for more festival info…