Meet Martha Tansy of Mountain Men! Her Age, Married, Net Worth

Martha Tansy is one of the actors of Mountain Man and her wilderness survival skills have earned her tons of fans who want to know more about her. This article covers details about her career, age, marriage, husband and children, and her social media reach.

So keep scrolling down this article to learn more about her.

Martha Tansy On Mountain Men

Martha Tansy is a cast member of the History Channel. Mountain Man since season 10. She enjoys exploring the Alaskan Wilderness and also participates in off-road racing. She is a designated hunter for the Athabascan people who live in the area. In her bio, she says that she has spent her life exploring the wilderness and that her five years in the U.S. Army prepared Martha for the outdoor survival and sniper skills needed for the job.

Martha is able to travel deep into the bush in search of moose, reindeer, and other large game thanks to her off-road driving and mechanical prowess. Every day, Martha’s skills and perseverance are tested by the harsh environment, weather, and animals, but with so much at stake, she refuses to give up no matter what the bush throws at her.

According to IMDB, she appeared in 6 episodes of the show in 2021.

Martha Tansy Net Worth

Martha Tansy has a net worth of over $700 thousand. She is the president of Martha Tansy Offroad, Racing and Hunting since March 2018.

She enlisted as an auto mechanic after receiving her degree because she wanted to serve her country. Martha was given a position as a non-commissioned officer in the Army’s auto salvage unit due to her ability to perform well and endure difficult situations. Before returning to Alaska, Martha served five years in the United States Army.

Martha continued to pursue her off-road racing career back home. She eventually became a celebrity in the Alaskan off-road racing scene and was featured in many magazines.

Speaking more about her off-road racing, Martha first rode dirt bikes before moving on to four-wheelers and then 4X4 trucks. She earned her associate degree in automotive and diesel technology from UAA: University of Alaska Anchorage in 2004. She began her career in the military as a mechanic and quickly rose to the rank of Non-Commissioned Officer in the Vehicle Rescue Team.

She then developed a great passion for welding.

King of the Hammers, Ultra4, NorCal Rock Racing, WE Rock Crawling, Dirt Riot, NORRA Mexican 1000, Score Baja 500, Rebelle Rally, Arena Truck and Circle Track Dirt and Asphalt are just some of the events she has competed in.

Is Martha Tansy married?

No, Martha Tansy is currently single. She was previously married to her ex-husband Roy Tansy Jr. There are hardly any details about their marriage available on the web and Martha does not discuss her marriage on social media.

Born in 1971, Roy J Tansy is 51 years old. His parents are Ehtna elders; Roy and Irene Widmark Tansy. His father is a member of the Cantwell Native Village (Yedatene Na – “River Behind the Mountain”) and Naltsiine (Sky) clans and the Caribou (Udzisyu) clans. Roy and Irene have been married for 41 years.

Roy Sr. grew up hunting and fishing in the Brushkana area near Cantwell and credits his father, Jake Tansy, with teaching him the traditional ways of living off the land. He has worked in the oil and gas industry for nearly 30 years and is a member of Executive Union 302. He is also heavily involved in the Ahtna area as an Elder Advisor to the Ahtna Heritage Foundation, a member of the Cantwell Common Legacy Village Organization, and a former board member of the Cantwell Native Village, Fairbanks Native Association, and Tanana Chiefs Conference.

As for Roy Sr.’s wife, Irene, a Copper Valley schoolteacher who passed away in 2009. She was from Klawock and was of Raven/Dog Salmon (Yéil/L’eeneidí) Tlingit descent. Roy Sr. passed away on January 10, 2021 at the age of 86.

Back to Martha’s husband, Roy is COO at Ahtna Netiye’. His professional background includes construction management, oil and gas, facilities management, and security companies. Tansy currently serves on the boards of the Alaska Native Heritage Center and the Alaska Chamber of Commerce.

According to information on LinkedIn, he is currently serving as vice president in charge of subsidiary operations.

Did you know: Martha Tansy’s maiden name was Firmin. Her full name is Martha Quirk Firmin.

Martha Tansy’s daughter

Martha Tansy and her ex-husband Roy Tansy Jr. share a daughter named Ellie Tansy. Ellie was born on August 26, 2008, which would make her 14 years old in 2022. Martha is very proud of her daughter and has posted about her on social media a few times.

Living with her mother, Elli participated in all of her mother’s fun activities. With Martha’s guidance, Elli quickly mastered most other survival skills as well as hunting and skinning. She was Martha’s most valued assistant and accompanied her mother on all of her hunting trips.

Martha Tansy’s Age

Born in February 1983, Martha Tansy is 39 years old (as of September 2022).

Does Martha Tansy use a hearing aid?

Yes, it seems so. Martha Tansy even promotes a company called Tactical Hearing on her Facebook.

“My electronics these days are so small and discreet that I actually have to pull them out to show people what they look like, otherwise they won’t know I’m even wearing any protection. I remember back in the day when I didn’t want to wear traditional foam earplugs because I was worried I wouldn’t be able to hear a grizzly bear creeping up on me,” she wrote in part of the post. “But with TACTICAL HEARING, I can protect my hearing and amplify sound at the same time. So no more worrying about missing animal sounds or information about my daughter’s whisper shot.”

But the main use of hearing aids is to protect her hearing and amplify her hearing while hunting. The device she advertises can also block out loud noises, according to the post.

Martha Tansy Height

Martha Tansy is approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall.

Related FAQs

  • Where is Martha Tansy from?

Martha Tansy is from Wasilla, Alaska.

  • What is Martha Tansy’s birthday?

According to a Facebook post, Martha Tansy celebrated her birthday on February 13.

  • Is Martha Tansy on Instagram?

Yes, Martha Tansy is on Instagram (@marthatansy) and Facebook (@marthatansyoffroad and @marthaquirk.firmin).

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