The Glovers fight harsh winter conditions on the highway while low bedding their 45-ton winch machine to Erie Mountain; when winter slams Gollen, Craig steps up his exit strategy, but breakdowns and a collision on the block threaten to delay the job.

Craig and the crew are back in camp to log Saddle Ridge; the crew discovers the block is chock full of boulders, making it impossible to log; one of the Glover's winch machines spews thick white smoke; they receive bad news from the government.