Carrie Steinberg

Skip Yowell, JanSport Co-founder and Vice President of Global Public Relations, has announced his retirement, effective December 31, 2010.

JanSport, the original outdoor gear brand that equips people globally with quality backpacks, travel gear and collegiate apparel, today announced its 37th annual Rainier Mountaineering (RMI) Seminar, June 13-17 in Ashford, Washington.

JanSport’s 36th Annual Rainier Mountaineering (RMI) Seminar takes climbers to new heights. Seventeen fearless individuals made their four-day Summit Climb up Mt. Rainier over Memorial Day weekend, May 26th-31st, lead by Peter Whittaker, world-renowned mountain guide, and five guiding experts. Climbers spanned the globe from Chile to North America, including JanSport employees and field sales representatives, as well as people from the outdoor industry and JanSport retailers.