false 199464 1 The Hippie Guide to Climbing the Corporate Ladder & Other Mountains</strong></em> chronicles the dramatic adventures and accomplishments of the man behind one of the world's most recognized brands. From small-town Kansas boy to adventure-junkie extraordinaire, this book traces Skip Yowell's journey to the top of the outdoor industry. Full of insightful details and photos from around the world, this books offer a behind-the-scenes look at how Skip and his team built a successful company--and changed an entire industry--by breaking the rules and taking good care of their customers.</p> <p>"Skip's account of the founding of JanSport wreaks of honesty, humor, and enough anecdotes to stir a memory in almost anyone who has spent time outside. His tale takes you from a small room above a transmission shop to a global enterprise and packs enough adventures to keep the fire stoked and the beer on ice for hours." -<strong>Larry Burke</strong>, Editor-in-Chief, <i>Outside Magazine</i></p> <p>"This amazing book chronicles the life of Skip Yowell, a man who climbed the corporate ladder not in a suit and tie, but in hiking boots and with a backpack. He did so in style, and had tons of fun doing it. He stayed true to himself, maintained friendships, traveled the world and most importantly, preserved his passion for his job.... We can all learn something from Skip, who started building backpacks from scratch and created a company that is now a giant in the industry. His honesty and passion for life are his priority, which all of his friends and business associates can attest to. The world would be a better place with more people like Skip Yowell. I am proud to have him as my friend and encourage you to get to know his story! You will be inspired." -<strong>Ed Viesturs</strong>, First American to climb all fourteen 8,000 meter peaks, Author of <i>No Shortcuts to the Top</i></p> <p>"I wish this enlightening book had been available 30 years ago. The inspiration I have derived from it now would have been welcomed then. Like a new band without a 'label' (either style or record company), with originality and dedication it shows how JanSport forged their own way and set the high marks for others to strive for. This 'how it was done' book should be read by all aspiring musicians, for the principles of success are universal and are defined within." -<strong>John McEuen</strong>, Founding Member of the <strong>Nitty Gritty Dirt Band</strong></p> 192959 9 1 2007 The Hippie Guide to Climbing the Corporate Ladder & Other Mountains: How JanSport Makes It Happen total:14|5:2|4:3|3:8|2:1| 14 48 23 3 3 0 false false Tue Sep 22 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sat Sep 12 23:33:31 -0700 2009 Sat Sep 26 15:07:20 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Sun Apr 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Sat Sep 15 11:50:07 -0700 2007 Sat Sep 15 11:55:32 -0700 2007 more...]]> 4 0 false false Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007 Fri Feb 08 10:32:35 -0800 2008 Fri Feb 08 10:35:09 -0800 2008 0 0 false false Mon Aug 31 07:28:22 -0700 2009 Mon Aug 31 07:28:22 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Tue Aug 04 09:57:33 -0700 2009 Tue Aug 04 09:57:33 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Sun Jul 26 19:48:21 -0700 2009 Sun Jul 26 19:48:21 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Sat Jul 25 14:30:29 -0700 2009 Sat Jul 25 14:30:35 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Fri Jul 17 14:37:11 -0700 2009 Fri Jul 17 14:37:11 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Thu Jul 09 01:53:29 -0700 2009 Tue Sep 22 00:19:13 -0700 2009 2 0 false false Tue Jul 14 19:46:56 -0700 2009 Tue Jun 23 18:19:09 -0700 2009 Tue Jul 14 19:46:56 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Tue Jun 16 11:04:41 -0700 2009 Tue Oct 27 18:25:52 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Tue Jun 02 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Tue Jun 02 05:57:31 -0700 2009 Tue Jun 02 05:57:36 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Thu May 14 13:12:33 -0700 2009 Thu May 14 13:12:33 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Sun Feb 15 20:52:01 -0800 2009 Wed Feb 11 11:30:04 -0800 2009 Sun Feb 15 20:52:01 -0800 2009 3 0 false false Wed Jan 07 22:14:00 -0800 2009 Sun Jan 04 15:32:29 -0800 2009 Wed Jan 07 22:14:00 -0800 2009 4 0 false false Mon Jan 26 11:02:30 -0800 2009 Fri Dec 26 21:50:40 -0800 2008 Mon Jan 26 11:02:30 -0800 2009 5 0 false false Mon Nov 17 07:00:20 -0800 2008 Mon Nov 17 07:00:20 -0800 2008 3 0 false false Wed Sep 17 16:31:48 -0700 2008 Wed Sep 17 16:31:48 -0700 2008 3 0 false false Sun Sep 07 16:08:31 -0700 2008 Sun Sep 07 16:08:31 -0700 2008 0 0 false false Sat Jul 19 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Mon Jul 21 11:14:28 -0700 2008 Mon Jul 21 11:14:55 -0700 2008 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=199464