Plet: A Christmas Tale of the Wasatch

In this quietly powerful winter story, the rugged Wasatch mountains become both a beautiful backdrop and a relentless force on a bitter Christmas Eve. An avalanche buries a small mining camp, and a pair of seasoned miners—two old bachelors past their prime—race against the cold to pull survivors from the snow. Their efforts are narrated with a mix of vivid description and the steady, reflective voice of a man who has seen many such rescues.

The tale balances the stark harshness of the disaster with moments of unexpected tenderness, from a child’s blue stocking clutched in frozen hands to the lingering memory of a love that once blossomed in the valley. As the men tend the wounded and mourn the lost, the story gently explores how community, memory, and a hint of holiday spirit can illuminate even the darkest cold. Listeners will find a moving portrait of courage and compassion that feels as timeless as the winter landscape itself.