Alex, a copy editor from New York City, is dispatched to Ridgeline Resort, a hub for extreme sports, to craft a piece for a travel writing contest. Initially, she struggles with the activities, much to the annoyance of Cole, a passionate extreme sports fan who believes she belongs back in the city. However, when Alex volunteers to help Cole with his local arts festival, he hesitantly agrees to guide her as she confronts her fears by trying various extreme sports.