# Marty Meierotto: Life After Mountain Men and a Quieter Legacy

Marty Meierotto, a beloved figure from The History Channel’s *Mountain Men*, captivated audiences for eight seasons with his raw survival skills in the harsh Alaskan wilderness. Born in February 1960 in Foxboro, Wisconsin, Marty grew up learning the art of trapping from his father, Thomas Meierotto.

At just seven years old, he joined his dad on trap lines, igniting a lifelong passion for the outdoors. In the mid-1980s, seeking better opportunities, Marty moved to Alaska, where he took on various jobs—janitor, logger, and construction worker—before fully embracing life as a full-time trapper. However, in 2019, he shocked fans by leaving *Mountain Men*, choosing a path that prioritized family over fame.

In Alaska, Marty built a one-room cabin deep in the wilderness, enduring winters where temperatures plummeted to minus 40°F. He traveled 200 miles from civilization to set trap lines for lynx and other fur-bearing animals.

To supplement his income, he worked as a wildland firefighter during summers, becoming an Alaska Smoke Jumper in 1994, parachuting into remote forest fires. Later, he fulfilled another dream as a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) pilot, flying over Alaska’s vast landscapes. His rugged lifestyle and no-nonsense approach made him a standout when *Mountain Men* premiered in 2012. Viewers watched him brave brutal winters, set traps, and pilot his small bush plane to isolated locations.

Marty’s departure from the show in 2019, during Season 8, wasn’t due to health issues or conflict but a heartfelt decision to focus on family. In his final episode, “Final Farewell,” he expressed that his daughter, Noah Jane, was growing up quickly, and he didn’t want to miss those precious moments.

His time on TV and as a pilot often kept him away from home for long stretches, a sacrifice he was no longer willing to make. After leaving the show, Marty also retired from his BLM pilot role, opting for a quieter life. Today, he continues trapping and exploring Alaska, often with Noah by his side, passing down the skills he honed over decades.

In 2020, Marty published *In the Land of Wilderness*, a book detailing his adventures and philosophy on living off the land. Priced at $29.99 on Amazon, it offers fans a deeper look into his challenges and triumphs.

Financially, Marty’s hard work as a trapper, firefighter, and TV star has resulted in an estimated net worth of $500,000. While never one for extravagance, his earnings from the show, book sales, and past endeavors ensure a comfortable life.

A family man at heart, Marty is married to Dominique Meierotto, who has always supported his wilderness passion. Their daughter, Noah Jane, shares his love for nature, learning to trap, hunt, and fish from a young age.

Having lived in various Alaskan locales like Two Rivers, North Pole, and Fairbanks, the Meierotto family embodies resilience. Though Marty stepped away from the spotlight, his legacy as a true mountain man endures through his teachings and unbreakable bond with the wild.