Cliffhanger

Rangers Gabe Walker and Jessie Deighan embark on a mission to assist their friend Hal Tucker and his girlfriend Sarah. They venture into the Colorado Rockies, unaware of the perilous challenges that lie ahead.

During their climb, Hal suffers a knee injury, leaving the group stranded on a peak. The physical strain escalates the situation, forcing Gabe and Jessie to assess their options to help Hal.

A tragic accident occurs when part of Sarah's harness breaks, leading to her horrific fall. Gabe witnesses the incident, which leaves him traumatized and deeply guilt-ridden as Hal angrily blames him for the tragedy.

After eight months of devastation and guilt, Gabe returns to the ranger station to confront his past. He tries to convince Jessie to come with him, seeking redemption and a fresh start.

Gabe and Jessie receive an urgent call about stranded climbers, prompting Hal to join the rescue effort despite his lingering resentment towards Gabe. The atmosphere is tense as they prepare for another treacherous climb.

Upon their ascent, the team uncovers that the distress call was orchestrated by a group of ruthless international thieves. Led by the deranged Eric Qualen, they are planning to steal a fortune in freshly printed bills.

Qualen's crew reveals their twisted plan to steal three suitcases containing over $100 million, lost in the wake of a plane crash. This revelation catapults Gabe and Hal into a life-threatening race against time.

Gabe and Hal navigate dangerous confrontations with Qualen's men, increasing the stakes of their survival. They must use their wits along with beacon locators to find the scattered cash on the treacherous slopes.

A harrowing avalanche strikes during their pursuit, resulting in the loss of one of their own. This shock intensifies the looming threat of violence from Qualen’s gang, as Gabe and Hal race against the elements.

As night falls, Gabe and Jessie utilize old mountaineering gear and their ingenuity to outsmart Qualen’s men. Their strategic moves show resilience even in the bitter cold and danger surrounding them.

In an act of defiance, Gabe and Jessie cunningly taunt Qualen’s gang by emptying one of the suitcase's contents, leaving only a single bill. This moment becomes a significant turning point in their struggle against intimidation.

Hal reunites with friends in a desperate attempt to find safety, but he becomes a firsthand witness to Qualen’s merciless tactics. The brutal attacks heighten the narrative stakes as the threat looms ever closer.

Facing increasing peril, Hal and Gabe make harrowing decisions to outmaneuver Qualen and his ruthless crew. These choices push them both to their limits, emphasizing the high stakes of their rescue mission.

In a dramatic climax, Gabe and Hal confront Qualen with their lives hanging in the balance. They battle both physical foes and their inner demons, culminating in a fierce fight for survival atop a cliffside bridge.

After the chaos subsides and with rescue impending, Gabe, Hal, and Jessie find a moment of solace together atop the mountain. This reflective moment evokes happier memories, emphasizing their enduring bond despite the trauma they faced.