num_pages: 302
description: 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 read for anyone who hikes the Whites.In his first book Where You'll Find Me: Risk Decisions and the last Climb of Kate Matrosova Ty Gagne established his credentials as a writer of well-researched and objective analysis of mountain accidents. Moreover Where You'll Find Me reads like a novel a book I couldn't put down. In his latest book The Last Traverse Gagne takes the combination of analysis and storytelling to a new level in a tale of survival and tragedy in the White Mountains.-Mark Synnott author of The Impossible Climb: Alex Honnold El Capitan and the Climbing Life and The Third Pole: Mystery Obsession and Death on Mount Everest
language: English
title: ‎The Last Traverse; Tragedy and Resilience in the Winter Whites
publisher: Tmc Books LLC