Christie Martin's hope for a decent existence is as frozen as the ground that keeps her from enjoying the luxury of running water. Life begins to heat up when a surprise visit by two old friends from California initiates a week of events that put Christie, and her guests, in mortal danger. A horseback ride leads to a grizzly discovery that sparks a week of life threatening situations. As a result, a special bond forms between Christie and her friends. The consistent and unexplained absences of Christie's husband, Greg, puts their relationship under scrutiny and forces a telling examination of its value. Polecat Epoch captures the feel of a small Wyoming town and the hearts and minds of the poeple who reside there. Outsiders, like Christie and her husband, must embrace its code to remain a part of the community. In a few short weeks, the decision is made for both of them.