Ax Men was more than just a logging reality show—it was a raw, unscripted tribute to the grit, danger, and deep-rooted pride behind one of America’s toughest professions. Premiering in 2008, the series followed real-life loggers braving treacherous terrain, unpredictable weather,...
In the heart of Louisiana’s bayous lies a resource as old as the swamps themselves—sinker cypress. Cut during the 1800s and early 1900s logging boom, these massive logs sank to riverbeds where they remained preserved for over a century. Prized for...
Ax Men, the History Channel reality series that followed logging crews through dangerous and high-stakes work in America’s forests, brought Gabe into the public eye. It has now been nine years since the sudden passing of Gabe Rygaard, a figure who...
In one of the more bizarre yet interesting concepts in reality TV series, Ax Men follows the exploits of logging crews. The show takes place in the forests of Northwestern Oregon, Washington, and Montana, and the rivers of Louisiana and Florida....
