Is love worth the sacrifice of a dream?
After striking gold in 1896, Erik Stryker establishes a booming brewery and distillery in the Klondike. He continues to mine but devotes most of his time and energy to pursuing his dream of expanding his prized spirits business.
Duped into leaving her acting career in San Francisco by an unscrupulous suitor, Katie Garrik finds herself alone in the Yukon Territory, barely surviving with no fiancé, no money, and no prospects. Erik's partner and his wife bring her to their claim. Now she's stuck working for Erik to earn enough money to get back home and return to the stage.
Working together in the harsh conditions, Erik and Katie discover a respect and passion for each other as challenging as the life they have built on the claim. When Katie can finally afford to return to San Francisco, she and Erik face a painful dilemma.
Is what they've found together worth what each has to give up?