Mountain Men Season 11 Episode 2 No Turning Back
- TVPG
- September 8, 2022
- 42 min
In Mountain Men season 11 episode 2, titled "No Turning Back," viewers are taken on a journey with a group of individuals who have decided to live off the grid. They are skilled in outdoor survival and live in some of the harshest and most remote areas of America.
The episode follows the lives of three different groups of Mountain Men. The first group is Tom Oar and his wife Nancy. They have been living off the land for over 40 years. Tom is a skilled blacksmith and makes his own tools to survive in the wilderness. Together, they make a trip to town to get supplies and check out the annual fur trade. They inspect the furs, barter with other traders, and purchase new supplies for the upcoming winter season.
The second group is Rich and his son, Kidd. They live in the Ruby Valley in Montana. They are working on building a log cabin to live in but are having difficulties with the harsh winter weather. Kidd has to make a dangerous trip to the sawmill to get the materials they need to finish their cabin. They have to cross the icy waters and encounter a group of aggressive beavers along the way.
The third group is Jake Herak, who is on a hunting trip to the Yukon. He is determined to catch a grizzly bear to provide meat for his family's needs. He also explains how to properly dispose of bear remains in order to respect and protect the environment.
Throughout the episode, each of the Mountain Men showcases their different skills and knowledge of survival. They also touch on the difficulties they face living in remote areas, including the dangers of wild animals, the isolation from modern society, and the challenges of extreme weather conditions.
Overall, "No Turning Back" highlights the incredible resilience and determination of these Mountain Men. It shows how they are able to survive in the harshest conditions with their skill, knowledge, and determination. While viewers may not be up for the challenge of living off the land in remote areas like these individuals, they can gain an appreciation for their way of life and the skills they possess.