Excitement and joy soon turn into feelings of horror and dread for John Barber as he makes his way to the roof of Australia to propose to his girlfriend. A journey to a new way of life turns into a nightmare for Felicity Farrow when she wakes from a pleasant dream aboard the jumbo jet on its way to Honolulu. George Mallory can finally cross off a wish from his list when he makes it to base camp on Mt Everest with his lifelong friend, only to see that wish turn horribly sour. Follow the stories of three individuals as they deal with their life-changing experiences in impossible circumstances that could spell their end and more.