When Cheyanne Kai, a northern wilderness guide, meets Kent McIntire, a supply pilot, passion ignites. Their newfound relationship is soon hampered by the disapproval of her father, Bill Kai. Wanting his daughter to marry someone of ancestry, he refuses to associate with Cheyanne until she obeys his wishes. During the annual dogsled races, Bill Kai becomes trapped in an avalanche and his life is in danger. Kent McIntire, the most experienced pilot, plans a daring rescue. But time is running out. Can he reach the old man in time and will his heroic attempt reunite a broken family?