What Nobody Told You About History Channel's Mountain Men

At first glance, "Mountain Men" may come across as a depiction of brawn over brains. However, once the reality of the harsh wilderness sets in, it's clear that these rugged outdoorsmen could teach most modern tech enthusiasts a thing or two about nature, survival, and even philosophy.

At first glance, "Mountain Men" may come across as a depiction of brawn over brains. However, once the reality of the harsh wilderness sets in, it's clear that these rugged outdoorsmen could teach most modern tech enthusiasts a thing or two about nature, survival, and even philosophy.

A few decades ago, American naturalist and "Mountain Men" cast member Eustace Conway set out to do just that. He set aside a large mass of land and established a school that serves the purpose of teaching humans how to thrive in natural environments, essentially passing down vital knowledge of a fading way of life (via Turtle Island Preserve).

Unfortunately, the local government didn't understand his message, and Fox News reported that in 2012, officials threatened to shut down Conway's unique educational institution, citing code violations. Not a man to back down from his stance, Conway fought the system and a new law was established making certain building rules inapplicable to farm buildings, greenhouses, and primitive camps (via NCLEG). Contrary to popular opinion, Conway is quite an educated man. In addition to owning and operating this off-grid school, he also holds a Bachelor's in English and anthropology from Appalachian State University, where he was dubbed "Most Outstanding Anthropology Senior" (via The Famous People).

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