Back in 1896, Jeff Webster sees the start of Klondike gold rush as being a golden opportunity. . .and woe betide anyone standing in his manner! He compels a cattle herd from Wyoming to Seattle, by ship to Skagway, and (after a delay caused by larcenous town manager Gannon) through the mountains to Dawson. There, he and his partner Ben Tatum get into the gold business themselves. Two women that are amazing autumn for Jeff, however, he believes in every-man-for-himself, turning his back. . .until dwelling finally strikes at.