Jon's Rivalry — Jon competes with a ski instructor for his girlfriend's attention.
Lisa's Dilemma — Lisa struggles with her desire to transition a friendship into romance.
Personal Goals — Individual characters pursue specific personal objectives during the trip.
David's Quest — David explicitly aims to lose his virginity, driving his actions.
Self Discovery — Characters reflect on their desires and personal boundaries.
Social Conflicts — Tensions arise as personal ambitions clash with group harmony.
Insecurity Peaks — Characters face moments of doubt and emotional vulnerability.
Group Friction — Conflicting goals create temporary strain within the friend circle.
Climax Events — Key confrontations and revelations force characters to make decisions.
Confrontation Scene — Direct discussions address unresolved tensions and feelings.
Emotional Breakthrough — Characters experience pivotal moments of clarity and honesty.
Final Resolutions — The story concludes with characters accepting their situations and parting ways.
Reconciliation — Friends mend fences and restore group harmony before departure.
Aftermath Reflection — Characters process the holiday's impact as they return home.
Friends for ten years, a group of twenty-somethings head for the ski slopes as guests of Ian's father. (Ian and dad are estranged because dad worked too many hours when Ian was a lad.) Dad has something to say, but Ian won't listen. Meanwhile, David is gay and virginal; Ian's business partner, Keaton, is unhappy that his sister Jane is pregnant with no plans to tell the father; Lisa is everybody's pal and no one's lover; John, stuck in adolescence, is always on the make. He brings German-born stunner, Carla, and promptly loses her affection to Hans, a fast-talking ski instructor. David meets Manny: they have chess in common. Soon, surprises abound as relationships take new turns.
