
Trailblazers 2026
"Bound by brotherhood. Tested by the land."
Overview
In 1982, inspired by mountain men and legends of the Old West, brothers Troy and Powell “Gil” Gillenwater walked across Arizona. They weren’t chasing fame or following a mapped route because there wasn’t one. They were Trailblazing. What began as a homegrown adventure became a journey that reflected the rugged beauty of the Southwest. Accompanied by two mules, a stray dog, and a handful of topo maps, they faced snowstorms, irate ranchers, mule mishaps, a closed Grand Canyon, and the constant cha
Director: Kristin Atwell Ford
Cast
Troy Gillenwater
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Gil Gillenwater
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Bruce Babbitt
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Kevin Fedarko
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