Love on the Slopes

Alex Burns is a copy editor at 'Around the World Travel' magazine who dreams of being a writer but lives a safe, predictable life in New York City. When her boss, Mr. McHugh, announces a contest for a permanent travel writing position, Alex decides to step out of her comfort zone. She pitches an article about the elusive extreme sports photographer Cole Taylor, who has been in a creative slump. McHugh approves the idea but insists she write it from the perspective of a 'non-adventurer' trying extreme sports herself. Upon arriving at Ridgeline Resort in Colorado, Alex's lack of coordination is immediately apparent when she causes a 'human pile-up' on a chairlift. She eventually encounters Cole Taylor, though she doesn't initially realize his identity. After discovering who he is, she convinces him to train her in various activities—rock climbing, ziplining, and skiing—in exchange for her helping him organize the 'Winter Walk' charity event for his foundation. As they spend time together, Cole opens up about his late mother and his struggle to find inspiration, while Alex begins to shed her 'worrier' persona. The conflict intensifies when McHugh demands the article focus more on Cole's private life, and Alex's stable but unexciting boyfriend, Barton, arrives unannounced to propose. Cole discovers Alex's notes for the article and feels exploited, leading to a falling out. Alex realizes she has outgrown her life with Barton and rejects his proposal, acknowledging they are on separate paths. She returns to New York and submits her article but tells McHugh she won't publish it without Cole's consent. Moved by her integrity and the heartfelt words in her draft, Cole gives his permission and travels to meet her. The film concludes with the two reconciling at the resort, Alex winning the writing contest, and the couple planning a trip to Africa to see Victoria Falls together.