Pat Moore on his wedding day! A lot has changed in Tanana since then, and now a road is on the way–big changes no doubt coming for the tiny town.
YUKON MEN is bringing the hardships of remote living to fans in a whole new way this season. With a road coming to the town and resources scarce, will the citizens of Tanana begin to turn against each other?
Last night on the Season Premiere, the building of the road was confirmed. There were some for it, some against it, but it was clear: It is not a subject open to debate. Whatever one’s opinion, there is going to be a road connecting Tanana with the town of Manley, then to the large city of Fairbanks, Alaska. The one thing that Pat Moore was hoping for was new jobs for the area. Much to his surprise, tho’, he was offered a job on the road himself—something he actually desperately needs, with all of the medical bills his wife’s illness has incurred. He has been in a hard spot, with few options. He does not want to move away from Tanana and, even if he did, what would he do?
Unfortunately, it looks like the road may well be a divisive project in Tanana. After being offered a job by the Tanana city manager, Pat seemed even more conflicted. Should he take the opportunity? Or, would it cause too much friction between him and his friends and neighbors? In a small town—only about 250 people—goodwill is important.
Charlie, Stan, Joey and James went off on a bison hunt, trying to find food for themselves and the town after king salmon fishing was shut down by the state of Alaska. Returning from a successful hunt—only one bison, but enough meat to feed several families—the guys were exhausted. But, Pat stopped by to let them know that the road was a definite “go,” as well as to gauge his friends’ responses to the news. Charlie & Stan were not too thrilled, worried about the changes that could come. James seemed more measured, citing the fact that some thought it could be good, some thought it would be the beginning of the end. Much younger than the other men, Joey was more open-minded than the rest, pointing out that it is, after all, 2014. Pat did not share his job offer with the guys, but it seems clear: The road could be just the opportunity that Pat Moore needs to take care of his family. “I’m very happy that there’s a road coming,” he said. “I’ve been waiting for it. I’ve been waiting for a road to come.”
Pat has been difficult to watch at times on YUKON MEN. As he himself has said, he is definitely a “tough love” type of guy. But, hopefully the road will be a good thing for him and his family, help them move forward financially and perhaps make things easier on Pat’s wife, who is still recovering from an aneurism. Stay tuned to Discovery Channel for the all-new season of YUKON MEN.
YUKON MEN airs on Discovery Channel on Tuesday nights at 9/8c.
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