Ax Men — Season 2
Two of Oregon's top logging companies from last year, J.M. Browning Logging of Astoria and Vernonia's Pihl Logging returns. Adding to the competition are three newcomers, each bringing something diffe
About this season
Two of Oregon's top logging companies from last year, J.M. Browning Logging of Astoria and Vernonia's Pihl Logging returns. Adding to the competition are three newcomers, each bringing something different to the table. Rygaard Logging of Port Angeles, Washington, a fiery father-son team; R&R Conner Aviation of Conner, Montana, which utilizes helicopters to maximize its output; and S&S Aqua Logging of Aberdeen, Washington, a team of diving loggers who fish for timber in some of the Pacific Northwest's most treacherous waters.
Episodes (12)
1. Ax Men Cometh
Aired 2 March 2009 • 60 min
J.M. Browning and Pihl Logging are joined by two new teams of newcomers, Rygaard Logging and S&S Aqua Logging, in a race to see which team can cut down the most timber in the year's most dangerous season.
2. Initiation Day
Aired 9 March 2009 • 60 min
After just starting the race, men from the groups begin quitting; Jay Browning's big financial gamble shows that it won't pay out; the Aqua Logging crew attempts to reel in what could be a once in a lifetime catch.
3. "By Air, Land and Sea"
Aired 16 March 2009 • 60 min
A helicopter logging company makes it's presence know in the competition; Dustin tries to convince his father into returning to Pihl Logging; a member of the Rygaard team must face his fear when he has to climb a 100-foot tall tree; Jimmy and James watch their prized log fall through their hands.
4. Moby Dick Strikes
Aired 23 March 2009 • 60 min
R&R Conner Aviation have to make a decision to either keep their workers safe or to amp up production; Jimmy and James battle a deadhead log known as "Moby Dick."
5. The King Crumbles
Aired 30 March 2009 • 60 min
A member of the Rygaard crew fights to save his job; Jimmy heads into minefield laced waters; the pilot from R&R gets trapped in fog.
6. Lost in the Fog
Aired 13 April 2009 • 60 min
A helicopter is trapped when a fog rolls over a mountain; Jimmy's barge is threatened to be destroyed; and a crew of a downhill logging site faces challenges.
7. One Weak Link
Aired 20 April 2009 • 60 min
Jimmy discovers a once-in-a-lifetime log, as the Pihl Logging team is challenged by formidable lumber. Also, the helicopter's team finds their weak link in their operation, the new pilot.
8. The Ax Falls
Aired 27 April 2009 • 60 min
The bosses weigh through some tough decisions concerning the new guys, and one greeenhorn will be released.
9. Fresh Meat
Aired 4 May 2009 • 60 min
The crews receive some new loggers. Then, a search is conducted when a cutter disappears. Also, tempers flare among the aqua loggers.
10. Clash of the Titans
Aired 11 May 2009 • 60 min
A new pilot endangers the helicopter when he becomes reckless. Bad weather delays the aqua loggers; and a greenhorn attempts to prove himself.
11. The Reckoning (1)
Aired 18 May 2009 • 60 min
The crews rush to meet their goals as logging season nears it's end, and one logger is let go.
12. The Reckoning (2)
Aired 18 May 2009 • 60 min
The season two finale finds a fight erupting within one crew. Elsewhere, Jimmy has trouble with his barge, and a pair of crews are facing disasters.