In the rugged terrain of life's challenges, sometimes the path forward isn't a straight line—it's full of switchbacks.
Meet Katie Brooks, a determined 27-year-old police detective from San Francisco. Recently divorced and reeling from her recent divorce, multiple miscarriages, and the sudden loss of her sister to a drunk driver, Katie finds herself on the brink of a mental breakdown. Faced with a series of setbacks, including the heart-wrenching experience of multiple miscarriages, she knows she needs a fresh start. She embarks on a soul-searching journey through the breathtaking landscapes of various national parks seeking solace.
Little does she know that fate has a different plan, intertwining her path with Sawyer Davis, a man seeking relief from the ruins of a shattered engagement, who embarks on his planned honeymoon alone, leading him to a chance encounter with Katie amidst the breathtaking backdrop of the western United States' national parks. Both on their own journeys of healing, Katie and Sawyer find unexpected companionship in each other.
As they navigate the winding roads of their pasts, Katie and Sawyer must confront their deepest fears and insecurities. Katie, in particular, sees her life mirrored in the switchbacks of the trails she traverses—a constant struggle against the uphill battles and unexpected twists fate throws her way.
Together, they embark on a month-long odyssey through nature's vast wilderness. Along the way, they must confront whether their burgeoning love is merely a temporary salve for their wounds or a beacon of hope for a brighter future.