‘The Shrine of the Pass’

This week on Jackson Unpacked [April 21]: Backcountry skiers in Jackson are saying goodbye to a cultural symbol — the billboard atop Mt. Glory. And a look at the NPR twitter controversy and public radio’s role in the media landscape. Plus, Jackson businesses are trying to innovate ways to curb the environmental impacts of tourism. And local podcast The Fine Line is launching a new season on backcountry misadventures, bringing together survivors and their rescuers.

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