Up on Cold Mountain, in the heart of the Appalachians, life isn't easy. Mountain folk have learned get by with little. But two men up in these hollers truly embody the Hillbilly lifestyle: inventor Eugene Runkis and his best friend Spencer Bolejack. Together, these two unlock the secrets of the mountain to help them put food on the table and support their families. And if that means concocting gadgets from what most people would consider trash, that's suits them just fine. With their innate Hillbilly skills, they can survive whatever Mother Nature throws in their path.
Moonshine: Running Dry
Dec 18, 2011
t's a long, intense process to make moonshine.
Hunting: The Mountain Provides
Jan 1, 2012
Spencer and Eugene build a crossbow to help them catch dinner in the backwoods of the mountains.
Homestead: Under Siege
Jan 8, 2012
Spencer and Eugene build the Fort Knox of chicken coops.
Prospecting: The Hillbilly Savings Account
Jan 15, 2012
Spencer and Eugene are living off of the land and making do with little, but one day they find a tool worth having.
Barter: Money Can't Buy Everything
Jan 22, 2012
Spencer and Eugene put their bartering skills to the test as they try to procure a chainsaw.
Stranded: The Journey Home
Jan 29, 2012
The guys find themselves in a perilous situation when Spencer's truck breaks down and, in order to get home, they have to brave plunging temperatures and a long mountain trek.
