In 1982, a massive avalanche descended on Alpine Meadows Ski Resort in Lake Tahoe, California, that triggered a desperate five-day search for eight missing people.
After getting evicted, three party-loving best friends set out to win a ski-movie competition. The prize money covers their rent, but they’ll have to beat out professional skiers and filmmakers. An uproarious comedy that celebrates mountain towns and takes on the male-dominated ski industry.
Based on the true story of the deadly avalanche at Alpine Meadows, California, on March 31, 1982. Eight people were buried, and seven lost their lives. The film follows Anna Conrad, the sole survivor, and the first responders who raced against time in a desperate search-and-rescue effort. The disaster would go on to transform avalanche forecasting and safety protocols at ski resorts around the world.
