When Will Stoneman's father dies, he is left alone to take care of his mother and their land. Needing money to maintain it, he decides to join a cross country dogsled race. This race will require days of racing for long hours, through harsh weather and terrain. This young man will need a lot of courage and a strong will to complete this race.
Practical Effects
Real dogsledding in brutal Minnesota winter
Acting
Kevin Spacey being weirdly charming as a reporter
Cinematography
White-out conditions that actually feel cold
Director
Charles Haid
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on the real 1917 Red River-St. Paul Winter Carnival race; winner actually was a 20-year-old farmer.
This was Disney's attempt to recapture Cool Runnings magic with another 'unlikely sports underdog'—it worked for nobody's childhood like Cool Runnings did.
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