Saving lives is an uphill battle for Reese (James Brolin), the veteran leader of a mountain-rescue team in Utah's rugged ski country. Tonight, the arrival of newcomer Kyle Hansen (Cameron Bancroft) sparks friction among other young team members. Filmed around Park City, Utah.

Sarah has the hots for a champion mountain biker she rescued and pulls strings to help him promote a race with a rival down a precarious course on Devil's Ridge. Meanwhile, Kyle and Lance come to lows as Kyle defends Andie's honor; and an old knee injury comfounds Reese as he faces a mountain-climbing challenge.

Andie tries to determine where she stands with Kyle after the obsessive Calire breezes into town looking for some answers of her own; and Sarah saves the life of a daring photographer who has no use for a helping hand.

While recuperating in the hospital, Callie vows revenge for Kyle's rejection and Andie's intrusion. Meanwhile, on Smuggler's Ridge, guide Sarah keeps an eye out for danger as photographer Jack Hawkins focuses on a daring assignment.

Western rescue teams gather for an annual competition that brings to town Reese's old Olympic buddy—-who carries a chip on his shoulder. Meanwhile, Lynn's news takes Reese by surprise; and Catlie plots Andie's failure in one event and schemes to buy a prime piece of mountain property out form under Marnie.

Kyle gets personally involved in tracking down a bear poacher responsible for the avalanche that killed a young skier. Meanwhile, back in town, Reese and Lynn announce their engagement; and Lance conspires with Callie over the purchase of the Red River Café.

Reese's sorrows drive him into the snowy wilderness—and into danger. Back in town, Lance's betrayal wounds Marnie; Bones teams up with Skeeter to open a snowboard shop; and deputies make a shocking discover at Kingsley Meadows.