I believe the theme of Keith's essay is overcoming challenges and problem solving. The reason I say this is because Keith spends a lot of time talking about certain precautionary supplies she brought, and dangers/difficulties she comes by on her hikes in the mountains.
I like the language use on page 4, "I am carrying a rain jacket, balaclava, goggles, overmitts, an ice axe. A headlamp, and a spare microlight, just in case. Two quarts of water. Two insulated water bottle holders. Handwarmers. Gorp. Pop-Tarts, without frosting." The language continues like this for the entire paragraph, and I think it's an effective way to show the importance and thought you have to put into packing your bag for such trips.
A second language choice I found effective was the mentioning of the white rabbits throughout the piece. The rabbits didn't seem to have a lot of purpose to the story plot-wise, but it was effective in the way that it tied the story together throughout the whole thing.
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