Located high in the mountains of the Northwestern United States and 25 miles from the nearest town, Mount Horizon High School is a harbor for at-risk teenagers from their tempestuous pasts. The series focuses on one group of teens, the Cliffhangers, who, with the aid of school counselors and each other, watch their lives change as they learn to overcome their fears and face the trials and tribulations of their inner demons. Setting the kids through their paces, not only giving them a normal high school education, but also a rigorous schedule of outdoor activities and the tools they need in the aftermath of their abuse, gives the students the confidence to face their personal struggles. While navigating perilous action sequences, friendships, and romantic entanglements, the students (and some teachers) find Mount Horizon's world much safer than their turbulent home lives have been. The students tackle issues such as drugs, depression, sexual, physical and verbal abuse, self-mutilation, eating disorders, gang violence, neglect, and suicide attempts. Stars include Joe Lando (Dr Quinn Medicine Woman), Jewel Staite (Firefly), AJ Cook (Criminal Minds), Meghan Ory (Once Upon A Time), Hayden Christensen (Star Wars), Jorgito Vargas Jr (Power Rangers Ninja Storm), Kandyse McClure (Dark Angel)
