The WORST episodes of Mountain Men
Every episode of Mountain Men ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Mountain Men!
Most people enjoy the modern technologies and conveniences of today -- smartphones, tablets, cable and satellite TV among them -- but there are people who choose to live off the grid and in the unspoiled wilderness, where dangers like mudslides, falling trees and bears are all parts of life. ``Mountain Men'' profiles three such people. Eustace Conway, who has lived at the western edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina for more than 25 years, teaches interns about the old ways of living with nature. Tom Oar needs an entire year to prepare for the seven-month-long winter on Montana's Yaak River. In Alaska, Marty Meierotto must gather enough wood to survive, in complete isolation, winters that can have temperatures drop to as low as 60 degrees below zero. It's not an easy life but for these mountain men, it's life as they know it.
#1 - Wild Drums
Season 11 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/17/2022
In Montana, Jake Herak turns all his pack loose on an aggressive mountain lion and comes face to face with a black bear. Tom and Jack Oar build traditional rawhide drums as they prepare to reopen the Trading Post. In Wyoming, Josh Kirk rebuilds his windmill and puts the finishing touches on his outpost cabin to have it ready for calving season. In Idaho, Kidd and Harry Youren lead a pack train of horses deep into the Sawtooth Mountains where they establish a wilderness fishing camp.
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#2 - Winter's Fury
Season 10 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/5/2021
Josh battles a blizzard and an onslaught of predators to protect his bison; Kidd and Harry navigate dangerous rapids to rescue a stranded pack mule; Jake responds to a mountain lion attack at a local ranch; Tom and Nancy help open a new trading post in the Yaak; Mike has a close encounter with a bear while repairing an old hunting cabin.
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#3 - Mountain Strong
Season 10 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/12/2021
Josh witnesses a bison give birth to the first calf of spring; Kidd and Harry load a mule into their boat and transport it downriver through raging rapids; Jake runs two mountain lions up the same tree; Eustace receives help from his neighbors as they rush to repair the roof of a damaged hay barn; Mike adds off-grid utilities to his remote hunting cabin.
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#4 - Forever Free
Season 11 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/1/2022
In the Season Premiere, Montana's Tom and Nancy Oar prepare for the long winter ahead. Jake Herak battles dense fog and mountain terrain on foot in pursuit of elk. In Wyoming, Josh Kirk attempts to move a 150-year-old log cabin to the heart of his bison ranch, but the hazardous journey threatens to topple the historic structure. And in Alaska, Martha and Elli Tansy each harvest a caribou, sending them on an all-night off-road mission to extract their kills.
#5 - No Turning Back
Season 11 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/8/2022
In Montana, Tom Oar reunites with partner Sean McAfee to set his winter trap line, but miles of grueling terrain put the veteran trapper's endurance to the test. Newly engaged Jake Herak and Anika Ward fire up their chainsaws and begin building a homestead from scratch. In Idaho, Kidd and Harry Youren round up their cattle from high mountain pastures, but a surprise bear encounter jeopardizes the mission. And in Alaska, Martha and Elli Tansy embark on an off-road expedition to new hunting grounds.
#6 - Bear Liar
Season 11 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/15/2022
In Idaho, Kidd and Harry Youren hunt a black bear that tore up their camp, but the chase leads them into a dangerous confrontation. In Alaska, Martha and Elli Tansy finally have a bull moose in their sights, and bring it down with precision marksmanship. In Montana, Tom Oar educates 9-year-old Hank McAfee on the traditional skills of trapping and skinning. And Jake Herak uses brute strength to build a bridge to his new homestead.
#7 - Heart and Soul
Season 11 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/22/2022
In Montana, Tom Oar struggles with heart problems, but refuses to give up his Mountain Man way of life. Jake Herak and Anika Ward have added five new puppies to their pack, but preparing the rookie hounds for mountain lion season means running them through a gauntlet of training exercises. In Alaska, Martha and Elli Tansy pack hundreds of pounds of meat back to their base camp, but all could be lost when the brakes fail on the Moose Buggy, sending them into freefall. And Mike Horstman hunts fox for their valuable fur, hoping to earn cash to help him survive a challenging winter.
#8 - Edge of Darkness
Season 11 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/29/2022
Tom receives a diagnosis for his heart condition; Jake hunts coyotes at night; Eustace rebuilds the road to Turtle Island; Mike flies to a distant shore and climbs high into the mountains to hunt goats; Josh and Bonnie each harvest a deer for their winter meat; Kidd and Harry build a heavy duty scow boat from scratch.
#9 - Proving Grounds
Season 11 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/6/2022
In Idaho, Kidd and Harry Youren navigate the raging rapids of the Snake River to deliver a scow boat to its new owner. In Montana, Tom Oar teaches 9-year-old Hank McAfee all about trapping. Jake Herak unleashes his young pups on the Mountain Lions of the Tobacco Roots but takes a nasty fall high in the backcountry. Eustace Conway uses all his backwoods skills to build the ultimate firepit for Turtle Island. In Alaska, Martha and Eli Tansy get to work on an all-terrain vehicle that can take on the frozen backcountry of Alaska.
#10 - The Summit
Season 11 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/13/2022
Mike climbs Kodiak Island's highest peaks to take down a mountain goat, then repels down sheer cliffs to bring home his harvest. Martha and Elli use their tracked vehicle to scout new hunting grounds. Tom and Sean canoe into new waters to trap beaver. Jake and his young pups become stranded and are forced to hike out of the mountains at night. Josh has a plan to heat his outpost cabin and brings in some heavy machinery to get the job done.
#11 - Winter Kill
Season 11 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/20/2022
In Idaho, Kidd and Harry Youren use explosives to battle a deep freeze to protect their cattle's drinking supply. In Montana, Jake Herak's young pups learn a big lesson in Lion hunting. Meanwhile in Wyoming, Josh Kirk takes aim at a pack of Coyotes messing with his Bison. In Alaska, A violent winter storm leaves Mike Horstman's fishing boat high and dry. Eustace Conway digs deep into the hillside to build a greenhouse for Turtle Island.
#12 - Wheeling and Dealing
Season 11 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/3/2022
In Montana, Tom Oar and Sean McAfee race to preserve a valuable buffalo hide, while Nancy makes a pair of custom moccasins. In Alaska, Martha and Elli Tansy transform a secondhand truck into an off-road beast for hunting season. Mike Horstman battles the tides to tow his wrecked boat to a protected cove. In Wyoming, Josh Kirk rounds up a group of escaped bull bison, and administers lifesaving medicine to a sick member of the herd. In North Carolina, Eustace Conway trades high end lumber for guns, and builds a new shooting range for Turtle Island to train the next generation of hunters.
#13 - Winds of Winter
Season 11 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/10/2022
Jake and the pups make a grisly discovery in new territory; Josh rebuilds an antique windmill to power his outpost cabin; Kidd and Harry brave raging rapids to retrieve a capsized canoe; Martha and Elli clear the road of fallen trees.
#14 - Big Mountain Payday
Season 10 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/22/2021
Eustace uses his Mountain Man knowledge to get water to flow uphill to supply his young neighbors; Jake's truck slides off an icy road leaving him stranded. Mike harvests giant driftwood logs using his amphibious boat; Martha and Elli fulfill their obligation as designated hunters when they deliver game meat to their native elders; Kidd and Harry hunt for elk antler sheds and come away with a big payday.
#15 - Turning Tides
Season 11 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/1/2022
In Wyoming, Josh Kirk fends off dangerous bulls to protect a bison mother while she struggles through a difficult birth. In Alaska, Mike Horstman embarks on a journey to the south end of Kodiak Island to hunt for the largest bears on earth. Martha and Elli Tansy travel to the coast to harvest clams and explore a different side of Elli's Native Alaskan roots. In North Carolina, Eustace Conway harvests the strongest wood to build new forges and upgrade Turtle Island's blacksmith shop. In Montana, Jake Herak fights heavy winds to single handedly build a workshop for his homestead.
#16 - Final Face Off
Season 11 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/8/2022
On the Season 11 Finale, Alaska's Mike Horstman makes a death defying climb up and down the sheer cliffs of Kodiak Island leading to a showdown with a monster brown bear. In Montana, Jake Herak and his hounds turn loose on a black bear that leads them up a gauntlet of falling rock and steep terrain. Tom Oar celebrates his improving health by hunting wild turkeys with his brother Jack. In Wyoming, Josh Kirk has multiple close calls with charging bison while rounding up yearlings for market. In North Carolina, Eustace Conway puts the finishing touches on Turtle Island's new blacksmith forges for the opening of his new camp.
#17 - Unbreakable
Season 12 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/24/2023
Eustace hunts for his winter meat in the pre-dawn hours. Jake harvests a deer with bow and arrow. Tom helps his friend Paul prepare for trapping season. Ray stalks elk through knee deep powder, and spends a frigid night on the mountain. Aron hauls his winter supplies over a treacherous off-road trail, but the final stretch of the mission proves most daunting.
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#18 - First Kill
Season 12 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/31/2023
Tom instructs young Hank on some essential Mountain Man skills. Newlyweds Jake and Anika hunt elk in the bone chilling cold; Paul takes on an infestation of nuisance badgers; Ray uses bushcraft technology to haul his elk meat out of the backcountry; Aron and Jen clash with a pack of wolves prowling the outskirts of their homestead.
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#19 - Gunpowder and Lead
Season 12 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/7/2023
Tom packs a traditional muzzleloader on a winter deer hunt with Sean and Hank. Jake and Anika complete a successful elk hunt with a backbreaking pack out. Aron and Jen cut down dead trees that threaten to destroy their cabin. Ray journeys to a remote outpost to hunt and trap coyotes. Kidd and Harry assist their father with a cattle round up in the Nevada high desert.
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#20 - Breaking Wild
Season 12 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/14/2023
Eustace and his neighbor train a stubborn stallion. Jake and his team of dogs successfully run off their first mountain lion of the season. Paul tracks and kills a young buck. Aron hunts for moose while Jen fishes for rainbow trout. Kidd and Harry corral missing cattle who have ventured into dangerous territory.
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#21 - Lion Alley
Season 12 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/21/2023
Tom and Nancy make a special buckskin vest for Hank. Jake's snowmobile breaks down in the heart of Lion Alley. Paul takes on a neighbor's beaver and muskrat problem. Kidd and Harry plow a backcountry airstrip so planes can land safely. Ray wraps up predator patrol with another coyote kill.
#22 - Ice Cold
Season 12 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/5/2023
Jake spends the night in the mountains after his snowmobile breaks down. Paul traps for mink and pine marten. Eustace helps a friend buy and assemble an antique sawmill. Aron and Jen harvest 12,000 pounds of ice from the lake for off-grid refrigeration. Kidd and Harry buck hunt with black powder rifles.
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#23 - Mountain Marathon
Season 12 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/12/2023
Tom begins the countdown to his 80th birthday. Jake and Anika tow a broken snowmobile down the mountain but run into fresh lion tracks and are back on the hunt. Paul sets out to take on a wolf pack. Aron breaks trails after heavy snowfall, while Jen snares rabbits for dinner. Kidd and Harry build an original mountain man fishing boat to navigate rough waters.
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#24 - Backcountry Battle
Season 12 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/19/2023
Kidd and Harry traverse through intense whitewater to reach the spawning grounds of steelhead trout. Jake loses his dogs after they follow lion tracks into remote and unfamiliar territory. Paul checks his traps and takes home the biggest prize on the mountain. Eustace mills massive beams to repair a deteriorating dock at a local marina. Aron and Jen mill all their own lumber and rebuild a cabin roof.
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