01/12/2026
Last week, I attended a book signing by Ty Gagne, a local author who tells true stories of survival and loss, hope and darkness, drawn from the legacy of mountaineers who braved the Presidential Range in New Hampshire’s White Mountains.
Ty is also the CEO of a risk management firm, a Certified Wilderness First Responder, and—above all—a genuinely humble human.
He shared excerpts, research, and stories from his three books:
📘 Where You’ll Find Me
📘 The Last Traverse
📘 The Lions of Winter
What stayed with me wasn’t just the danger or drama of alpine rescues, but how resilience and community emerge in the face of uncertainty, storms, and loss—and how countless small decisions can add up to life-changing consequences.
We often use mountains as a metaphor in health journeys, as both can present steep climbs, unpredictable terrain, fear, pain, and exhaustion. Yet these stories reminded me that hope so often shows up through other people—kindness, care, protection, and support from those we love…or from total strangers.
Whether on an alpine ridge or navigating health challenges, we are rarely meant to do it alone. Hope often arrives as another human (or a whole team) willing to show up, offer safety, and help us find our way.
In the end, both mountaineering and health are shaped less by dramatic moments and more by the quiet choices we make along the way.
Bohemian Home thank you--for such a rewarding discussion and evening and cozy, inviting community space to do it!
