Ep 4. Deadly Crossing

In season 3 episode 4 of Yukon Men, titled "Deadly Crossing," the residents of Tanana are faced with a brutal winter. With temperatures plunging to negative 50 degrees, the ice on the Yukon River has frozen solid, providing the residents with a vital transportation route to pull their supplies through the winter. But, as the ice becomes thinner and more treacherous, the risk of crossing the river becomes deadly.

In order to provide for their families, the Tanana residents must travel across the ice to hunt and trap in the remote areas surrounding the village. This episode follows several members of the community as they venture out onto the ice, including Stan Zuray and Charlie Wright. Stan is a seasoned trapper who has spent his entire life in the wilderness, but even he is worried about the thin ice. Charlie is a newcomer to Tanana, having only lived there for two years, but he must brave the dangerous crossing to hunt for moose to feed his family.

As the episode progresses, tensions rise between the residents of Tanana as they struggle to secure enough game to survive the winter. Several hunters clash over a prime hunting ground, causing a rift in the community. Meanwhile, Sue Aikens, the owner of the Kavik River Camp, faces her own challenges as she battles the cold weather, a broken snow machine, and a dangerous encounter with a moose.

Throughout the episode, the residents of Tanana continue to cross the deadly river, even as the ice becomes increasingly unstable. It's a race against time to secure enough supplies to last through the winter, but the unforgiving winter weather threatens to claim their lives at any moment.

"Deadly Crossing" provides viewers with a glimpse into the harsh realities of life in the Alaskan wilderness. The episode highlights the strength and resilience of the people of Tanana as they face down extreme weather conditions and the daily struggles of survival. With stunning visuals of the frozen landscape and heart-pumping action, this episode is a must-watch for fans of the show and lovers of outdoor adventure.