Ep 15. Race to Ruin

In Mountain Men season 6 episode 15, titled "Race to Ruin," the stakes are higher than ever as the mountain men race against time to accomplish their goals and avoid disaster. For Tom Oar, the challenge is to complete the project he started building last season - a handcrafted log cabin - before the harsh Montana winter sets in. With the help of his son, Chad, and some fellow mountain men, Tom puts in long hours and hard work to achieve his goal before the snow falls.

Meanwhile, Marty Meierotto is racing to get his trapline set before the snow covers the ground completely. With only three days left before the deadline, he must work around the clock to get everything done on time. But Marty faces challenges at every turn, including broken snow machines and unpredictably shifting weather patterns. Will he be able to set his traps in time, or will he lose the season's profits to the unforgiving Montana wilderness?

In North Carolina, Eustace Conway is racing against a different kind of deadline - the clock on his lease agreement. As winter approaches, he must finish a major construction project on his land before he risks losing access to it. With the help of some friends and family, Eustace works tirelessly to build a new barn to house his animals and store his equipment. But time is running out, and he must complete the project quickly if he wants to keep his land for another season.

Finally, in Alaska, Rich Lewis is racing against the clock to prepare his trapline and secure enough meat and fur to sustain himself through the winter. With temperatures dropping and snow falling, Rich faces constant danger as he navigates treacherous terrain and battles relentless predators. But he is determined to succeed and to make a life for himself in the brutal Alaskan wilderness.

As the mountain men race towards their goals, tensions run high and mistakes can be fatal. In "Race to Ruin," viewers will witness the physical and emotional challenges these men face as they struggle to survive in some of the most remote and unforgiving landscapes in America. With each passing day, they must continue to persevere and stay focused on their goals if they hope to make it through the winter alive.