The Last Traverse:
Tragedy and Resilience in the Winter Whites

June 20   7:00 pm

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.

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In his book, 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.

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 “ The mountains teach.  For my entire life, I’ve called New Hampshire home. My experiences in the White Mountains and my love of mountaineering literature have played a significant role in my education. Both have taught me important lessons about decision-making, leadership, risk-taking-and humility. My professional work in risk management has allowed me to put these lessons to use on an almost daily basis.” 

Ty Gagne

Ty Gagne, CEO of Primex, has held executive positions in the municipal, non-profit, and healthcare sectors. Ty holds a Master of Public Administration from UNH and a Bachelor of Science from Granite State College.

He is a member of the Leadership NH Class of 2013, and has previously served on the Board of Trustees of the non-profit Mount Washington Observatory. He is the author of the book The Last Traverse: Tragedy and Resilience in the Winter Whites  and Where You’ll Find Me: Risk, Decisions and the Last Climb of Kate Matrosova as well as several published essays.

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Ty Gagne, CEO of Primex, has held executive positions in the municipal, non[1]profit, and healthcare sectors. Ty holds a Master of Public Administration from UNH and a Bachelor of Science from Granite State College. He is a member of the Leadership NH Class of 2013, and has previously served on the Board of Trustees of the non-profit Mount Washington Observatory. He is the author of the book The Last Traverse: Tragedy and Resilience in the Winter Whites and Where You’ll Find Me: Risk, Decisions and the Last Climb of Kate Matrosova as well as several published essays

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