"Jesse Swan, once a world-class skier, is battling back from disgrace. At first ignored, he suddenly finds himself in demand when he proves he is still a contender in the qualifying runs of the Hawaiian Tropic Cup. Pursued by sponsors and beautiful women, he faces the possibility of being corrupted by his own success. David Soul does his own skiing in this drama (except the really tough scenes, those were done by pro skier Andre Arnold) set in the world of professional sport with its rivalry, glamour, excitement and danger..."