Avalanche is a 1978 disaster film directed by Corey Allen, featuring Rock Hudson, Mia Farrow, Robert Forster, and Jeanette Nolan.

As the resort opens with a grand event, tensions arise between David and his ex-wife, Caroline, who is drawn to an environmental photographer named Nick.

Avalanche was one of the most expensive films made by New World Pictures, and despite featuring notable stars, it was not a box office success.

David Shelby, a prosperous owner of a newly established ski resort nestled beneath a snow-laden mountain, extends an invitation to his ex-wife, Caroline Brace, for the grand opening.

Among the diverse array of guests are David's spirited mother, Florence; Bruce Scott, a globally renowned ski champion; and two rival figure skaters.

His aspiration is to be the "King of the Mountain," and he boldly chose to open the resort in an area deemed uninhabitable due to frequent avalanches.

McDade, a timid bookkeeper, discloses to Florence the challenges David faced, negotiating with land developers and investing his own funds in constructing the resort.

Due to bureaucratic hurdles in the resort's construction, David urges a business partner to fly in and resolve matters despite the snow.

The next morning, the ski and figure skating events commence, and Nick leaves Caroline in the cabin to mitigate the risk of an avalanche using a snow gun.

Tragically, the plane carrying David's business partner crashes into the mountain in low visibility, triggering an avalanche.

Massive amounts of snow cascade down, obliterating the ski ramp, skating rink, and the resort, causing significant loss of life.

The bridge to the hospital is deemed unsafe due to snow, prompting Nick and David to intercept Caroline and Florence.

Avalanche was originally budgeted at $2 million and Gavin Lambert, who wrote I Never Promised You a Rose Garden for Corman, was hired to do the script.