Ax Men Season 2

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Episodes

Episode 1

02 March 2009 - Ax Men Cometh

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.

Episode 2

09 March 2009 - Initiation Day

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.

Episode 3

16 March 2009 - "By Air, Land and Sea"

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.

Episode 4

23 March 2009 - Moby Dick Strikes

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."

Episode 5

30 March 2009 - The King Crumbles

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.

Episode 6

13 April 2009 - Lost in the Fog

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.

Episode 7

20 April 2009 - One Weak Link

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.

Episode 8

27 April 2009 - The Ax Falls

The bosses weigh through some tough decisions concerning the new guys, and one greeenhorn will be released.

Episode 9

04 May 2009 - Fresh Meat

The crews receive some new loggers. Then, a search is conducted when a cutter disappears. Also, tempers flare among the aqua loggers.

Episode 10

11 May 2009 - Clash of the Titans

A new pilot endangers the helicopter when he becomes reckless. Bad weather delays the aqua loggers; and a greenhorn attempts to prove himself.

Episode 11

18 May 2009 - The Reckoning (1)

The crews rush to meet their goals as logging season nears it's end, and one logger is let go.

Episode 12

18 May 2009 - The Reckoning (2)

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.

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Production	Executive Producer	Dolores Gavin Thom Beers Philip David Segal
Department	Role	Name

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