A father on a wilderness backpacking trip must trust his nine-year-old daughter to decide if they push through a grueling trail or turn back. A young woman chasing a childhood dream unexpectedly lands a job at an Alaskan salmon hatchery, finding her true calling far from the world of fashion. Meanwhile, a mountain guide’s attempt at romance is derailed by a giant steak and a dramatic breakup he must fight to fix. Finally, a teacher overwhelmed by her daughter's cancer fight accepts a risky Peace Corps invitation to Africa, fundamentally changing how she views her life's responsibilities.