Jim and Jennifer Stolpa, along with their infant son Clayton, were headed to a funeral in Pocatello, Idaho, from California when they suddenly found themselves lost in a vast wilderness of deep snow in northern Nevada. With no way out, the young family was forced to use their resourcefulness and meager supplies in order to survive the winter cold.

The story of Jim and Jennifer's fight against the elements begins when Jim drives too far down a snow-covered road and gets stuck during a snowstorm. With no other option, the family must find shelter from the harsh environment as they await rescue. As temperatures plummet and conditions rapidly deteriorate, the Stolpas must use all of their strength and cunning to survive in the frozen wilderness.