Ep 5. Battle for Survival

In Ax Men season 4 episode 5 titled "Battle for Survival," the logging crews are faced with multiple challenges and obstacles as they continue their quest for the most valuable logs in the industry. The season has already seen some difficult moments for the logging crews, but in this episode, they face even greater challenges.

The episode begins with the Rygaard crew trying to reach their goal of pulling out the valuable Chinese logs from a tough slope. The terrain is steep and treacherous, making the job even more challenging. Gabe Rygaard, the head of the crew, puts everything on the line to make sure his team can get the logs out. However, the weather is not on their side, and the rising water levels are making things much worse.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the woods, the Dreadknots are battling the elements as well. The Florida-based crew have a contract to haul a large barge down an unpredictable river. The river is full of obstacles like rocks and low spots, and one wrong move could cause disaster. The team is also dealing with a major issue – their yarder, a crucial piece of machinery, has broken down. They must figure out how to fix it quickly, or risk losing money and possibly their contract.

On the other end of the country, the team from S&S Aqua Logging are facing their own problems. They are a dive crew that retrieves logs submerged in the lakes and rivers. The job is dangerous as the men must go underwater in zero visibility and navigate their way to the logs. In this episode, there is an added challenge. The water has suddenly turned murky, making it nearly impossible for the men to see anything. The crew must devise new techniques to locate the logs and get the job done.

Lastly, the Conner crew has its hands full. They are a family crew logging in Louisiana, and their equipment is old and outdated. They are trying to finish the job before everyone else, but they are struggling to keep up. They must make tough decisions on the fly, and there are moments where they question whether they will make it to the finish line.

"Battle for Survival" is a gripping episode that showcases the sheer determination and skill of the logging crews as they face some of the toughest environments and adversities in the industry. Despite the challenges, it is clear that these crews are all in it for the long haul, and they will do whatever it takes to come out on top. The episode is a testament to the strength and ingenuity of these remarkable individuals who work hard every day to provide for their families.