Ep 11. The Bull & The Bear

In Mountain Men season 5 episode 11 titled "The Bull & The Bear," the show takes us to the wilderness of Montana, where the brave and adventurous mountain men have been living off the grid for years. The episode begins with a focus on Eustace Conway, who has recently been dealing with bad weather conditions and is trying to finish the winter shelter. He has been up against strong winds and snowfall, which has made it very difficult to complete the project. In addition to this struggle, Eustace also has to manage his farm and livestock by himself. He is shown tending to his cattle that have been experiencing calving problems. Eustace has to stay alert and focused because the weather conditions can be harsh enough to turn a disaster into a life and death situation.

Next, we visit Tom Oar, who is an experienced craftsman living in Montana's Yaak Valley. He has spent over 35 years living in the wilderness and is shown working on his new project of creating a beautiful new bullwhip. The scene is very interesting as we can see Tom's unique talent in making beautiful and functional tools from the natural resources that are available in the forest.

The third mountain man who is the focus of the episode is Marty Meierotto, who lives alone in Alaska's harsh winter. He is a master trapper and needs to be very careful while dealing with dangerous animals and rough environments. Marty is seen checking his trapline and catches a big bull moose. He then has to navigate through rough terrain to reach his home and prepare the catch for consumption.

The episode builds up towards an exciting finish as the three mountain men face unique challenges throughout their journey. The harsh weather keeps many of them focused on their target accomplishments, without which the winter could become long and even fatal. The mountain men use their unique skills and talent to overcome the adversities and thrive in the wilderness to fulfill their dream of living off the grid.

Overall, the episode portrays the challenges and rewards of living in the wilderness. It enlightens the viewers on the true meaning of self-sufficiency, survival, and the importance of being prepared to deal with any adversities that may come one's way. The episode is informational, entertaining and educative, and serves as a tribute to the adventurous spirit of the mountain men who have dedicated their lives to living in the wilderness.