Ep 12. The Toughest Season

In the twelfth episode of Ax Men's first season, titled "The Toughest Season," the loggers continue to face challenges as the season wears on. With only a few weeks left until the end of the season, every team is feeling the pressure to meet their quotas and bring in enough logs to make the season a success.

Shelby Stanga and his team are still working hard to clear the waterway of debris, but they're running into some unexpected problems. The water level has dropped significantly, causing the logs to become stuck in the mud. As a result, Shelby and his team must come up with an alternative plan in order to get the logs moving again.

Meanwhile, Jay Browning and his crew are faced with a sudden loss that rocks them to their core. One of their team members has passed away, leaving a hole in their ranks that is difficult to fill. Despite the tragedy, the crew must soldier on and keep working to reach their goals.

At Rygaard Logging, the crew is dealing with a different kind of challenge. The terrain is rough, and the haul roads are in perilous condition. With the trucks struggling to navigate the treacherous terrain, the danger level rises. As if that wasn't enough to worry about, a sudden storm hits, making the situation even more difficult.

Over at J.M. Browning, the crew is starting to feel the effects of the season's wear and tear. Equipment failures are becoming more frequent, and the crew is struggling to keep up with the work load. With so much pressure to meet their quotas before the season ends, the team has to figure out a way to keep their spirits high and stay focused on the task at hand.

Finally, at Pihl Logging, the crew is forced to confront the fact that they may not make their quota for the season. As the days pass, it becomes clear that they're falling behind. The team must come together and work harder than ever before if they hope to salvage the season and meet their goals.

"The Toughest Season" is a perfect encapsulation of the struggles that the Ax Men face every day. From unexpected tragedies to equipment failures, every obstacle must be overcome in order to succeed. In this episode, viewers get a glimpse of the true grit and determination that it takes to work in the logging industry, even in the toughest of seasons.