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TexasTowelie

(116,799 posts)
Fri Aug 20, 2021, 04:56 AM Aug 2021

Patagonia dumps Jackson Hole ski resort after far-right fundraiser

Patagonia, the iconic sportswear company that’s built a worldwide reputation on outdoor athleticism and environmental activism, will no longer supply Jackson Hole Mountain Resort with its products after a resort owner hosted a fundraiser for the right-wing House Freedom Caucus.

Patagonia confirmed Tuesday that it would no longer sell to the resort, its largest single customer in the Jackson Hole area. The resort company operates retail stores in Teton Village at the base of the ski area, as well as Hoback Sports and the Jackson Hole Resort Store in nearby Jackson.

The move came after Jay Kemmerer, one of the resort’s owners, co-hosted a fundraiser Aug. 5, 2021, at a posh Jackson hotel for the House Freedom Caucus. U.S. Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Georgia), former Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) headlined the event. Admission to the event cost a minimum of $2,000 per couple.

The three have parroted the former president’s false claims of election fraud and been panned by conservation groups for their environmental records. Patagonia and the caucus also diverge on social priorities like voting rights and advocacy for minorities and disadvantaged groups, according to widely reported public positions.

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

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Patagonia dumps Jackson Hole ski resort after far-right fundraiser (Original Post) TexasTowelie Aug 2021 OP
I'll have to take another look at Patagonia EYESORE 9001 Aug 2021 #1
Agreed. Delphinus Aug 2021 #4
I'm kinda proud of myself for that one EYESORE 9001 Aug 2021 #5
They give 1% to the planet Ferryboat Aug 2021 #2
WE shop at Penzey Spices. They are political and they put the money where their mouth is. usaf-vet Aug 2021 #3
+! HAB911 Aug 2021 #6
Love Penzey's. I was thrilled when we got two of their stores here. Sadly, both are niyad Aug 2021 #11
I agree Air Force Vet! Gamecock Lefty Aug 2021 #7
Sometimes the only voice we have is where we choose to spend our money Evolve Dammit Aug 2021 #8
KNR niyad Aug 2021 #9
Good. 2naSalit Aug 2021 #10
The company's owners actually purchased a huge part of Patagonia Thunderbeast Aug 2021 #12
Good for em Traildogbob Aug 2021 #13

EYESORE 9001

(27,517 posts)
1. I'll have to take another look at Patagonia
Fri Aug 20, 2021, 05:31 AM
Aug 2021

I’d never purchased their products, thinking they were too expensive. They now have ‘conscientious equity’ in my eyes.

Delphinus

(12,145 posts)
4. Agreed.
Fri Aug 20, 2021, 07:06 AM
Aug 2021

I like your term, 'conscientious equity' - that's a great term and I will remember it for other companies.

EYESORE 9001

(27,517 posts)
5. I'm kinda proud of myself for that one
Fri Aug 20, 2021, 07:09 AM
Aug 2021

I’d never heard it either. I just came up with it on the fly.

Ferryboat

(1,027 posts)
2. They give 1% to the planet
Fri Aug 20, 2021, 06:06 AM
Aug 2021

Walmart has asked them how to reduce waste from packaging and other less harmful business practices.

Patagonia is expensive. But thay truly walk the talk.

usaf-vet

(6,908 posts)
3. WE shop at Penzey Spices. They are political and they put the money where their mouth is.
Fri Aug 20, 2021, 06:39 AM
Aug 2021

Their products are great. For the last few years, my wife has bought the majority of our birthday, anniversaries, Christmas, and another occasion for gifts from Penzey.

Try them
Penzeys: Home Page https://www.penzeys.com

Here is just one example of their politics:
https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2019/10/9/20906717/penzeys-spices-second-largest-spender-impeachment-ads




niyad

(119,931 posts)
11. Love Penzey's. I was thrilled when we got two of their stores here. Sadly, both are
Fri Aug 20, 2021, 07:45 AM
Aug 2021

closed now. Thank goodness for mail order.

Gamecock Lefty

(708 posts)
7. I agree Air Force Vet!
Fri Aug 20, 2021, 07:13 AM
Aug 2021

Penzeys is a great company! And love their spices. I have two locations in my St Louis area and frequent them quite a bit.

I love companies that talk the walk and walk the talk!

2naSalit

(92,705 posts)
10. Good.
Fri Aug 20, 2021, 07:44 AM
Aug 2021

Patagonia has been a leader in putting their power where their mouth is, so to speak. I wear lots of their products because I live in a place where their winter wear products are appropriate for the weather here.

Traildogbob

(9,981 posts)
13. Good for em
Fri Aug 20, 2021, 07:56 AM
Aug 2021

That list of pure asshole seepage IS the Republican Party. And Marginal Trailer Queen calls President Biden a peace of shit🖕🏽🖕🏿🖕🏾🖕🏼🖕🏻🐘💩😷

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