I enjoyed the book. Being a geologist I really liked the way he gradually internalized (non-intellectually but rather "felt" ) the concept of geologic time. To me that was the main point. I think we each get different things out of any book based on our own background. I am personally quite forgiving of authors. If what they say speaks to me, I forgive less than stellar writing style. I liked both Krackour's books and the Fletcher's books - but each for different reasons. Since I have done a fair share of solo hiking, I could relate to Fletcher's experience. Krackour is more focused on the group dynamics of an expedition. I could also relate to that.