Trailblazers (2026)
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 challenge of finding water. Their trek was a rebellion against convenience. Today the Arizona Trail, a National Scenic Trail, offers that same spirit of discovery, but its roots trace back to Native Peoples, prospectors, outlaws, and two brothers who believed that if no path existed, they would create one.
Directors: Kristin Atwell Ford, Bill Davis.
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Troy Gillenwater as Self |
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Gil Gillenwater as Self |
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Bruce Babbitt as Self |
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Kevin Fedarko as Self |
| Directing | Kristin Atwell Ford | Director |
| Camera | Bill Davis | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Misty Wilson | Editor |
| Production | Kristin Atwell Ford | Producer |
| Production | Bill Davis | Producer |
| Production | Gil Gillenwater | Executive Producer |
| Production | Troy Gillenwater | Executive Producer |
| Directing | Bill Davis | Director |
