Mountain Men

20123 series
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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.

Breaking New Ground: Episode Image
Episode 1Breaking New Ground

Marty is set to make waves by installing floats on his bush plane, allowing him to fly to a remote lake in search of moose. (S13, ep 1)

Boom or Bust: Episode Image
Episode 2Boom or Bust

Marty tracks a vanished bull moose, while Mike races to pack out elk meat before scavengers arrive, highlighting the tension and skill of the hunt. (S13, ep 2)

The North Slope: Episode Image
Episode 3The North Slope

Lauro and his sled dogs journey north of the Arctic Circle to hunt caribou, showcasing teamwork, survival skills and the Arctic's stark beauty. (S13, ep 3)

Whiteout: Episode Image
Episode 4Whiteout

Lauro hunts caribou in Alaskan whiteouts while Bret and Ivy set a 230-mile trapline under snow. (S13, ep 4)

Apex Predator: Episode Image
Episode 5Apex Predator

Marty battles the Alaskan wilderness while running his trapline as Mike reclaims solar panels for his Kodiak homestead. (S13, ep 5)

Chasing the Ghost: Episode Image
Episode 6Chasing the Ghost

Lauro is stepping up his game as he dives into intense Iditarod training. (S13, ep 6)

Depth Charge: Episode Image
Episode 7Depth Charge

Mike opts for a frigid dip to wrestle snow crabs from the ocean floor, a culinary pursuit that seems less appealing than a trip to the fish market. (S13, ep 7)

Code Red: Episode Image
Episode 8Code Red

The rugged outdoorsmen are thrown into a series of high-stakes situations, testing their skills, resilience and, frankly, their luck. (S13, ep 8)

Running Down a Dream: Episode Image
Episode 9Running Down a Dream

Lauro begins the grueling 1,000-mile Iditarod race, known as one of the most challenging and dangerous races in the world. (S13, ep 9)

Bear Down: Episode Image
Episode 10Bear Down

Lauro continues his ambitious journey to complete the Iditarod, a grueling sled dog race that takes place across Alaska's frozen interior. (S13, ep 10)

Endurance: Episode Image
Episode 11Endurance

Forget cozy fireplaces and holiday cheer, these folks are battling sub-zero temperatures, malfunctioning equipment and the threat of the wild. (S13, ep 11)

The Finish Line: Episode Image
Episode 12The Finish Line

Lauro nears Iditarod finish line through icy Bering Sea coast. Marty and Dave transport cabin supplies across unstable frozen river. (S13, ep 12)

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