Mountain Men

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  • TV-PG
  • 2012
  • 14 Seasons
  • 7.3  (1,859)

Mountain Men is a reality television series that airs on the History channel. It made its debut on the channel in 2012, centered around the life of Eustace Conway. Eustace Conway, who is a man who is described as having a love for the great outdoors and a cabin-building expert, has carved out a life for himself in the Appalachians of North Carolina. The show tracks his life as well as those of other similar men and women, who live in some of the most remote and rugged parts of the country.

The show provides a fascinating insight into the lives of people who live off the land in today's modern world. In contrast to the hustle and bustle of city living, these mountain people carve out a simpler, yet sometimes lonely and difficult lifestyle. They have to rely on their own ingenuity and self-sufficiency to survive, living out their days in a completely different way from most of us.

The show is presented in a way that is both informative and entertaining, providing viewers with a knowledge of the kinds of skills that are required to live off the land. The show has been praised for its authenticity, with Eustace Conway being a genuine example of the kind of person the show is profiling. The show does not rely on scripted drama or contrived conflicts, making it a true example of reality television.

The show often features Eustace Conway and his team taking on some extreme challenges, such as crossing rivers, building log cabins or hunting, all of which require a high degree of skill and patience. The show also profiles other mountain men like Marty Meierotto, a trapper in Alaska's harsh and freezing wilderness, who lives with his family, including his wife Dominique, who is just as skilled in the art of trapping as he is.

Tom Oar is another man who is often featured on the show, who is a living legend of sorts when it comes to living off the land. Based in Montana, Oar is a man who has been living in the wilderness since the 1970s. Alongside his dog, Ellie, he spends his days building traps, and hunting for furs, which he then sells. He is a master tracker, able to read the behavior of local wildlife to understand where and when to set traps.

Another unique aspect of the show is that it showcases the different ways these mountain people live. For instance, Morgan Beasley is a survivalist and mountain man from Alaska, who lives alone and completely off the grid. He uses renewable energy sources such as solar panels to power his home and grow his food. He even built a restroom out of snow and ice on his property.

In conclusion, Mountain Men is a unique and entertaining show that provides an insight into the lives of a group of people who live off the land. The show is presented in an authentic and engaging way, showcasing different lifestyles and challenges these people face in remote parts of the country. The show provides a fascination as to how these people not only survive but thrive in environments that many people would find prohibitive.

The show gives viewers an opportunity to learn new skills, and see the world from the perspective of those who don't live in urban areas, but who rather embrace off-the-grid living. Mountain Men is a must-watch for those who love nature, survival, and those who appreciate the basic and essential elements of life.

Mountain Men is a series that ran for 14 seasons (210 episodes) between May 31, 2012 and on History

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Into the Unknown
9. Into the Unknown
October 29, 2025
Marty rebuilds a snowmobile from scratch, before facing off with a wolverine menace on his trapline; Lauro feels the fatigue on the Iditarod trail and makes a costly wrong turn in the dark.
Freefall
8. Freefall
October 22, 2025
Lauro begins the longest Iditarod in the history of the famous sled dog race; Mike hunts elusive and rare silver foxes along the shoreline of Kodiak Island.
The Thundering Herd
7. The Thundering Herd
October 15, 2025
Mike journeys to an uninhabited island to hunt a herd of wild buffalo with help from the local natives; Lauro pushes himself training for the upcoming Iditarod with a grueling 260-mile run through the Alaskan wilderness.
Double Impact
6. Double Impact
October 8, 2025
While hunting for meat, Mike crosses paths with a prowling brown bear and her cub.
No Way Down
5. No Way Down
October 1, 2025
Lauro guides his dog team through frozen wilderness to reach Neil at a remote trapping camp.
Icebreaker
4. Icebreaker
September 24, 2025
Bret and Ivy bust through sheets of lake ice to ferry critical equipment to their cabin by boat and Lauro and Virginia use the dog team to haul fresh cut timber from the forest for a log cabin build.
Bloodline
3. Bloodline
September 17, 2025
Chance and Soraya slaughter a ram to provide meat for their growing family and Lauro begins preparation for this year's Iditarod by taking his team on a fall training run.
Family Tradition
2. Family Tradition
September 10, 2025
Marty flies to new hunting grounds in search of an elusive caribou herd and Lauro and Neil build a trapping and fishing camp to help feed their sled dogs.
Life on the Line
1. Life on the Line
September 3, 2025
In the premiere episode Marty guides daughter Noah through her first bush plane landing at a remote caribou camp; Mike hauls a 50-foot gangway across land and sea to his Kodiak homestead; Bret and Ivy fend off a hungry brown bear raiding their salmon nets; Lauro and Neil use an age old technique to hunt moose by boat on an isolated river; Chance and Soraya insulate their log cabin with sod and moss from the surrounding forest.
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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 Apple TV Channels, Prime Video, Philo, Amazon, Hulu, Fandango at Home, Microsoft Movies & TV, Sling, Google Play, Hoopla, Apple TV, History and Pluto TV.
  • Premiere Date
    May 31, 2012
  • IMDB Rating
    7.3  (1,859)