A conversation with Author Ty Gagne | "Where You'll Find Me" & "The Last Traverse"

Ty Gagne speaks about writing his novels, "Where You'll Find Me" and "The Last Traverse", about why he wrote them, what his "day job" is, and if he thinks "YOU SHOULDN'T HIKE IN THE WINTER!"

Ty generously sat down with Roots and Peaks for a one-on-one conversation. They spoke about many things, but one thing was very clear: Ty is a man who knows what he is talking about, is passionate about winter sports and safety, and he LOVES the color brown.

Take a listen to the whole conversation, or skip around with the chapters...But I think you'll want to listen to the whole thing. Ty is a fascinating person with an excellent perspective.

00:00 - Introduction
00:35 - Why do you write about mountaineering deaths?
01:28 - What do you do for work?
02:24 - Could you summarize your books?
04:57 - How do you write about these tragic figures with empathy?
06:18 - Emily Soleto
10:22 - Was it a challenge to figure out what to write about?
12:22 - Near misses are more common?
14:23 - Hypothermia
18:05 - Something unexpected that you've learned?
20:45 - Number 1 most important thing for people to keep themselves safe?
22:45 - Should people hike in the winter?
24:21 - Three Quick Questions
26:35 - Where can people find your book?
27:51 - What's your next project?

Purchase Ty's books at a local book shop, if you can. If you can't, you can order them here:

Where you'll Find Me: Risk, Decisions, and the Last Climb of Kate Matrosova - https://amzn.to/3HUAwR6

The Last Traverse; Tragedy and Resilience in the Winter Whites - https://amzn.to/3vainHr

Buy your "Hike Safe Card" here: https://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/safe/