The last traverse : Tragedy and resilience in the winter Whites / Ty Gagne.
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TextPublisher: Conway, NH : TMC Books, c2020Description: ii, 285 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cmISBN: 9781734930832Other title: Tragedy and resilience in the winter WhitesSubject(s): Mountaineering -- Risk assessment | Mountaineering -- New Hampshire -- Decision making | Mountaineering -- injuries | Risk-taking (Psychology) | White Mountains (N.H. and Me.)DDC classification: 796.32 GAG Summary: "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."--P. [4] of cover.
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"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."--P. [4] of cover.
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