Avalanche

The pristine peaks surrounding a newly‑opened ski resort promise a sparkling holiday escape, yet the very snow that drapes the landscape hints at a raw, untamed power waiting beneath the powder. Between the gleaming lifts and the festive lights, the mountain’s reputation for sudden, unforgiving avalanches hangs like a silent warning, giving the celebration a palpable edge of anticipation.

David Shelby is the charismatic and determined founder of the venture, having poured his fortune into turning an area long deemed uninhabitable into a glittering winter playground. His ex‑wife, Caroline Brace, arrives as a seasoned magazine reporter, drawn back by both professional curiosity and lingering personal ties. The resort’s opening draws an eclectic crowd: David’s spirited mother Florence, the nervous bookkeeper Henry McDade, world‑class ski champion Bruce Scott, and an enigmatic environmental photographer, Nick Thorne, whose cautious observations clash with David’s bold vision. Even the supporting staff—coach Leo and a few eager competitors—add to the bustling tapestry of ambition and rivalry.

Beneath the surface of glittering festivities, subtle conflicts emerge. David’s drive to become the “King of the Mountain” meets Caroline’s independent spirit and Nick’s warnings about the mountain’s instability. The mixed motives of wealth, love, fame, and ecological responsibility create a tense undercurrent, as each character navigates personal aspirations while the looming white wall of snow threatens to test the limits of their resolve.

The film balances sweeping alpine beauty with an undercurrent of suspense, threading romance, ambition, and an ever‑present sense of nature’s unpredictability. As the resort’s grand opening unfolds, the audience is invited to feel the exhilaration of winter sport and the quiet dread that the mountain’s hidden forces may soon demand a price far higher than any guest anticipated.

Last Updated: December 04, 2025 at 17:59