A youngster is forced by financial hardship to compete in a gruelling cross-country dog-sled race, but is unaware of the dangers that lie ahead. On top of the extreme physical challenge, the boy has to handle the underhand tricks of the arrogant defending champion, as well as the self-serving actions of a reporter. Disney adventure, starring MacKenzie Astin, Kevin Spacey, August Schellenberg and David Ogden Stiers