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A must-read for anyone who likes to hike the White Mountains, especially if you've done the Franconia Ridge before (in any season) as it will be sure to shake you. Ty Gagne doesn't leave out a single bit of information: so much so that the details almost get in the way of the story, but all of it works together as a cautionary tale against underestimating the whites, even for experienced hikers. When your friends call you crazy for telling them to pack extra water and a jacket for a summer day hike, give them this book.

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5.0

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

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dark informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.0

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adventurous emotional informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

4.75

I loved Ty Gagne's first book, and this one is equally good. It's a gripping, emotional account of desperation and heroism. Any hiker will love it, as will anyone who likes a well-told story.

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adventurous challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

5.0

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