Thursday August 26, 2021

KZMU News · Thursday August 26, 2021

The powerhouse outdoor retailer Patagonia is pulling its products from the world-renowned Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. The move comes after one of the owners of the resort co-hosted a fundraiser for the far-right House Freedom Fund earlier this month. Our partners at KHOL spoke with the reporter who broke the story. And, Utah is one of 19 states designated to receive Afghan refugees in the coming weeks and months.


Show Notes


KHOL: Patagonia to Pull Products from Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Over Far-Right Fundraiser

https://891khol.org/patagonia-to-pull-products-from-jackson-hole-mountain-resort-over-far-right-fundraiser/

WyoFile: Patagonia dumps Jackson Hole ski resort after far-right fundraiser

https://www.wyofile.com/patagonia-dumps-jackson-hole-ski-resort-after-far-right-fundraiser/

Utah Gov. Cox: Update on Afghan Refugees Coming to Utah

Photo: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort was Patagonia’s largest customer in Teton County, Wyoming, according to a company spokesperson. Courtesy of VisitJacksonHole