Mountain Men (TV Series 2013 - present)

About Mountain Men

"Mountain Men" is an exciting television series about the life and labor of men living in the wilderness off the grid. It revolves around their survival against the toughest of Mother Nature's hardships, occasionally encapsulating dangerous encounters with wildlife, severe climates, and scarce resources. It showcased the lives of men living in remote corners of Alaska, North Carolina, and Montana.

Making / Production

Produced by Warm Springs Productions and first released on May 31, 2012, on History Channel, the show was a hit becoming popular over the seasons. It captured the raw and authentic lives of the participants, without the aid of modern conveniences, relying only on survival skills.

Actors

• Eustace Conway plays himself, living in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. His role is truly immersive, and he convincingly portrays the hard life of a man living in the wilderness.
• Marty Meierotto plays himself as a trapper in Alaska. His performance is genuine and captivating, conveying the daily struggles and victories of a mountain man.
• Tom Oar plays himself, a former rodeo cowboy living near Yaak River, Montana. His portrayal is deeply poignant and inspiring, showing the stark realities of isolated life.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show originally had six men, but two of them, namely Charlie Tucker and George Michaud, left after the second season.
• Tom Oar was 70 years old when the show started, making him the oldest 'Mountain Man' on the show.
• Marty Meierotto spends most of his time in a cabin that is approximately 100 miles from the nearest city.

Awards

The show "Mountain Men" despite its popularity didn't win any notable awards. However, it has significantly rated high among viewers, and it continues to hold a dedicated fan base.

Quotes

• "We live by the seasons more than the clock." - Eustace Conway
• "I don't know what I would do without the wilderness." - Marty Meierotto
• "Nature is a harsh and unforgiving mistress." - Tom Oar

Music, Soundtrack

• The theme song, "Simple Man", written by Charlie Daniels, suits perfectly to the show's rustic, off-grid theme.
• Ambient music and sound effects that are harmonious with different situations were successfully incorporated to enhance the viewing experience.