Mountain Men

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  • TV-PG
  • 2012
  • 11 Seasons
  • 7.3  (1,625)

This reality series follows the adventures of men who have decided to live a somewhat self-sufficient lifestyle on the edges of civilization. The series checks in on mountain men in Appalachia, Alaska, and elsewhere. The series debuted in 2012 on the History cable network.

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Seasons
Final Face Off
13. Final Face Off
December 8, 2022
Mike Horstman makes a death defying climb up and down the cliffs of Kodiak Island leading to a showdown with a brown bear; Jake Herak and his hounds turn loose on a black bear that leads them up a gauntlet of falling rock and steep terrain.
Turning Tides
12. Turning Tides
December 1, 2022
In Wyoming, Josh Kirk fends off dangerous bulls to protect a bison mother while she struggles through a difficult birth; in Alaska, Mike Horstman embarks on a journey to the south end of Kodiak Island to hunt for the largest bears on earth.
Wild Drums
11. Wild Drums
November 17, 2022
In Montana, Jake Herak turns all his pack loose on an aggressive mountain lion and comes face to face with a black bear. Tom and Jack Oar build traditional rawhide drums as they prepare to reopen the Trading Post. In Wyoming, Josh Kirk rebuilds his windmill and puts the finishing touches on his outpost cabin to have it ready for calving season. In Idaho, Kidd and Harry Youren lead a pack train of horses deep into the Sawtooth Mountains where they establish a wilderness fishing camp.
Winds of Winter
10. Winds of Winter
November 10, 2022
Jake and the pups make a grisly discovery in new territory; Josh rebuilds an antique windmill to power his outpost cabin; Kidd and Harry brave raging rapids to retrieve a capsized canoe; Martha and Elli clear the road of fallen trees.
Wheeling and Dealing
9. Wheeling and Dealing
November 3, 2022
In Montana, Tom Oar and Sean McAfee race to preserve a valuable buffalo hide, while Nancy makes a pair of custom moccasins. In Alaska, Martha and Elli Tansy transform a secondhand truck into an off-road beast for hunting season. Mike Horstman battles the tides to tow his wrecked boat to a protected cove. In Wyoming, Josh Kirk rounds up a group of escaped bull bison, and administers lifesaving medicine to a sick member of the herd. In North Carolina, Eustace Conway trades lumber for guns.
Winter Kill
8. Winter Kill
October 20, 2022
Kidd and Harry Youren use explosives to battle a deep freeze in order to protect the drinking supply of their cattle.
The Summit
7. The Summit
October 13, 2022
Mike climbs Kodiak Island's highest peaks to take down a mountain goat, then repels down sheer cliffs to bring home his harvest. Martha and Elli use their tracked vehicle to scout new hunting grounds. Tom and Sean canoe into new waters to trap beaver. Jake and his young pups become stranded and are forced to hike out of the mountains at night. Josh has a plan to heat his outpost cabin and brings in some heavy machinery to get the job done.
Proving Grounds
6. Proving Grounds
October 6, 2022
In Idaho, Kidd and Harry Youren navigate the raging rapids of the Snake River to deliver a scow boat to its new owner. In Montana, Tom Oar teaches 9-year-old Hank McAfee all about trapping. Jake Herak unleashes his young pups on the Mountain Lions of the Tobacco Roots but takes a nasty fall high in the backcountry. Eustace Conway uses all his backwoods skills to build the ultimate firepit for Turtle Island.
Edge of Darkness
5. Edge of Darkness
September 29, 2022
Tom gets a diagnosis for his heart condition; Jake goes coyote hunting at night; Eustace tries to rebuild the path to Turtle Island; Mike climbs up the mountains to hunt goats; Josh and Bonnie prepare a deer for the winter; Kidd and Harry make a scow boat.
Heart and Soul
4. Heart and Soul
September 22, 2022
In Montana, Tom Oar struggles with heart problems, but refuses to give up his Mountain Man way of life. Jake Herak and Anika Ward have added five new puppies to their pack, but preparing the rookie hounds for mountain lion season means running them through a gauntlet of training exercises. In Alaska, Martha and Elli Tansy pack hundreds of pounds of meat back to their base camp, but all could be lost when the brakes fail on the Moose Buggy, sending them into freefall. And Mike Horstman hunts fox for their valuable fur, hoping to earn cash to help him survive a challenging winter.
Bear Lair
3. Bear Lair
September 15, 2022
In Idaho, Kidd and Harry Youren hunt a black bear that tore up their camp, but the chase leads them into a dangerous confrontation. In Alaska, Martha and Elli Tansy finally have a bull moose in their sights, and bring it down with precision marksmanship. In Montana, Tom Oar educates 9-year-old Hank McAfee on the traditional skills of trapping and skinning. And Jake Herak uses brute strength to build a bridge to his new homestead.
No Turning Back
2. No Turning Back
September 8, 2022
In Montana, Tom Oar reunites with partner Sean McAfee to set his winter trap line, but miles of grueling terrain put the veteran trapper's endurance to the test. Newly engaged Jake Herak and Anika Ward fire up their chainsaws and begin building a homestead from scratch. In Idaho, Kidd and Harry Youren round up their cattle from high mountain pastures, but a surprise bear encounter jeopardizes the mission. And in Alaska, Martha and Elli Tansy embark on an off-road expedition.
Forever Free
1. Forever Free
September 1, 2022
In the Season Premiere, Montana's Tom and Nancy Oar prepare for the long winter ahead. Jake Herak battles dense fog and mountain terrain on foot in pursuit of elk. In Wyoming, Josh Kirk attempts to move a 150-year-old log cabin to the heart of his bison ranch, but the hazardous journey threatens to topple the historic structure. And in Alaska, Martha and Elli Tansy each harvest a caribou, sending them on an all-night off-road mission to extract their kills.
Description

This reality series follows the adventures of men who have decided to live a somewhat self-sufficient lifestyle on the edges of civilization. The series checks in on mountain men in Appalachia, Alaska, and elsewhere. The series debuted in 2012 on the History cable network.

Mountain Men is a series that is currently running and has 11 seasons (170 episodes). The series first aired on May 31, 2012.

Where to Watch Mountain Men

Mountain Men is available for streaming on the History website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Mountain Men on demand at Amazon Prime, Philo, Amazon, Hulu, Vudu, Microsoft Movies & TV, Sling, Google Play, Hoopla, Apple TV, History and Pluto TV.

  • Premiere Date
    May 31, 2012
  • IMDB Rating
    7.3  (1,625)