The Last Traverse, Ty Gagne
The Last Traverse, Ty Gagne
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The Last Traverse
Tragedy and Resilience in the Winter Whites

Author: Ty Gagne

Narrator: Lee Goettl

Unabridged: 8 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 04/26/2022


Synopsis

On a mountain somewhere above treeline, in some of the coldest and worst winter conditions imaginable, two men lie unconscious in the snow as explosive winds batter the nearby summits.

In The Last Traverse: Tragedy and Resilience in the Winter Whites, Ty Gagne masterfully lays out the events that led up to an epic and legendary rescue attempt in severe and dangerous winter conditions in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. More than a cautionary tale, it is a tribute to all the volunteers and professionals who willingly put themselves in harm's way to save lives. This is a must-listen for anyone who hikes the Whites.

About Ty Gagne

Ty Gagne is chief executive officer of New Hampshire Public Risk Management Exchange (Primex3), a public entity risk pool serving local governments in New Hampshire. He is a certified wilderness first responder, and serves on the Androscoggin Valley search and rescue team and board of directors. He lives in New Hampshire, with his wife.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kate on December 11, 2020

Ty Gagne's books should be required reading for anyone who hikes the Whites, especially in winter.......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on July 28, 2021

Ty Gagne is a New Hampshire author who writes incredibly detailed and human-focused accounts of search and rescue missions in the White Mountains. This the second of his books, and the second I have read. I really think his work deserves more attention. He researches an incident from every possible p......more

Goodreads review by Greg on January 09, 2021

A really well-written and well-researched account of what happened that is both engaging and informative. Even for non-hikers, the story is pretty gripping. For hikers (especially those familiar with that ridge), it is both inspiring and sobering. This is definitely not just a boring recitation of t......more

Goodreads review by Maria on February 10, 2025

I couldn't put it down! Very sad, but well told story. Definitely a must read for anyone enjoying the challenges of winter hiking.......more

Goodreads review by Phil on January 26, 2022

This was an engaging story about a life and death struggle of hikers and rescuers, in the White Mountains. I was completely engrossed in all three parts of this story - the hike, the struggle to survive, and the heroic rescue attempt. Maybe I'm biased because I have hiked the very same trail in much......more