Troy Gillenwater

About this episode

Troy Gillenwater shares his adventurous stories with Brian Dierker, covering various trails and rivers.

Troy Gillenwater has got some stories to tell. He sits down with Brian for a wide ranging chat, from Arizona trails to Tibetan rivers and beyond. Enjoy Troy Gillenwater! Mentioned in this episode: Sponsors: Dave Wegner and Steve Carothers Dave Wegner has been a long-time supporter of Big Adventures. He's been in and out of the river for over 50 years as a guide and scientist. Be sure to check out Brian's interview with Dave, Episode 21. Thank you Dave for your support! Steve Carothers and Brian go way back. Steve is a friend of the river as a scientist and researcher. Tune into his episode, number 31! Thank you Steve for your support.

People in this episode

Host: Brian Dierker

Guest: Troy Gillenwater

Topics covered

• adventure
• travel
• storytelling
• science
• outdoor exploration

Keywords

• Troy Gillenwater
• Arizona trails
• Tibetan rivers
• adventure stories
• outdoor science

Sponsors

Dave Wegner, Steve Carothers

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