Dave, a quiet cartographer with a yearning for the extraordinary, sets his sights on the unclimbed peak of Mount Cinder. Driven by a burning desire to leave his mark on the world, he embarks on a perilous expedition, battling treacherous terrain, unforgiving weather, and his own self-doubt. But when he finally reaches the summit, planting his flag and declaring it "Dave's Mountain," he discovers that claiming a mountain is only the beginning of a much larger, more profound journey.