Ep 5. Market Meltdown

In Ax Men season 1 episode 5, titled "Market Meltdown," the loggers face a major economic setback as the market for lumber plummets. With no buyers for their logs, the crews must find creative ways to stay afloat and keep their businesses running.

At Rygaard Logging, Gabe Rygaard struggles to maintain his crew's morale as they face the possibility of losing their jobs. He takes on a risky job in an attempt to drum up business, but things quickly go awry when a tree falls in an unexpected direction.

Meanwhile, at Pihl Logging, owner Mike Pihl comes up with a plan to save money by cutting back on his crew. But when a storm hits, his decision may have put his remaining workers in danger.

Over at Stump Branch Logging, father-son team Bobby and Jesse spend the day cutting down trees for a charity auction. While the event is a success, it's bittersweet for the loggers who know they won't make nearly as much selling their logs in today's market.

At S&S Aqua Logging, the crew faces its own challenges as they attempt to pull their log raft to the mill. With high winds and rough waters, the team must navigate carefully to avoid disaster.

Throughout the episode, tensions run high as the loggers struggle to stay afloat in an unforgiving market. With each crew facing their own unique obstacles, the episode highlights the tough and often unpredictable nature of the logging industry.