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This is great. I kept laughing at his novice blunders because they reminded me of my childhood mistakes learning about hiking. I kept saying, "Dude, what are you doing?" And "God, don't do that." He brought back so many memories. And then, the movie conveys his growth in character from his experience and yet still leaves a novice. Unless you're a hiker, you'll miss most of the humor or appreciate the journey the movie conveys.

This guy ought to be proud of the hard work he did to be in shape at 68 years old. He deserves applause and inspiring for the elderly to be all you can be. The movie is basically a vacation blog. It's not in the same league as Free Solo or Meru or Touching the Void. Perhaps if I was older, I'd appreciate it more but it doesnt inspire me in my fifties.

Ignore the low stars. It had a good plot and ending. Lots of twists too. If you like Jumanji or the Hangover trilogy which have impossible plots but are good "rides" then you'll enjoy this movie. Yes, there will be no Oscars but it's a well done for it's genre.