The villagers have to lend a hand to dig the mountain out of trouble, Simon decides that what Aviemore really needs in the depths of winter is a beach party and, after 10 months off with two broken ankles, barman Brett gets back to boarding.

A hard season is starting to take its toll on the ski lifts and P-man struggles to keep it all working. Spud the piper decides to learn to ski and, at the Skiing-Doo, Sandra has a tough decision to make.

A tough winter season comes to a close for both the ski resort and Aviemore. Brian and Carol make a decision about the future of their ski hire business, Adam carves out a massive tricks park for the snowboarders, and Colin reflects on the toughest winter he's seen for many years.