Dr. Robb Gaffney M.D. - The G in G.N.A.R., Ski Movie Star, Former Pro Freeskier, Activist, Medical Doctor of Psychiatry, Cancer Survivor

Episode #47

Brought to you by CARV & Gunnison Crested Butte

My guest today is Dr. Robb Gaffney M.D. - The G in G.N.A.R., Ski Movie Star, Former Pro Freeskier, Activist, Medical Doctor of Psychiatry

• Robb is one of the best skiers I've ever witnessed


• He's is a former professional freeskier


• Robb is a medical doctor of psychiatry


• He's the author of the book Squallywood a guide to Squaw Valley's most exposed lines where the legendary game of GNAR was created


• Ski movie star


• Cancer survivor


• Environmental activist


• Hardcore backcountry skier


• Father of 2

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The SnowBrains Podcast Episode #44 -  Dr. Robb Gaffney M.D. - The G in G.N.A.R., Ski Movie Star, Former Pro Freeskier, Activist, Medical Doctor of Psychiatry, Cancer Survivor

Recorded on October 5, 2022, in the Park City, UT (Miles Clark) and Tahoe City, CA (Robb Gaffney).

This episode was edited by Jared White

Music by Chad Crouch

Host, producer, and creator = Miles Clark