Welcome!
My name’s Matt, and I love to write and hike. I’m the author of 4000s by 40 and am currently working on book two. When I’m not working on that, I come here to share tales from the trail, reflections on the writing process, and whatever else I’m exploring at the moment.
If you’ve got a moment, check out the latest posts and drop a comment if you have an experience to share or if something rings true for you. Whether you’re a hiker, a writer, or just someone who loves a good story, I hope you find something here that resonates as you pursue your own discoveries.
What’s New
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Tuckerman Ravine—Finally!
Yesterday, I got to experience something I’ve waited forty-nine years to do. My son and his friend were on a mission to tackle Tuckerman Ravine, as part of an Independent Senior Project one of them was working on. After researching routes, reading up on avalanche warnings, and acquiring the proper gear, they made a plan…
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Skiing Duke’s Trail on Mount Cardigan
Skinning up and skiing Mount Cardigan has been on my wish list for a long time, and yesterday, I finally got my chance. My son and his buddy were planning on trying for Tuckerman’s, but the conditions looked terrible, so I suggested Mount Cardigan instead as a training run. They jumped at the idea, and…
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The Right Answer
“How do you want to be remembered?” she asked, knowing full well I wanted children: a chance to stay, like mangrove roots above the water. “Who would you like to remember you?” “Who?” I asked. The word hung like a prayer I didn’t know how to send. Looking at the ground, I combed the pebbles…
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Weighing Expectations
I recently read an article about Finland’s extraordinary run as the happiest country on earth, in which the author cited one key catalyst for their success: low expectations. The author argued that because the days are short and the nights are long, Finns don’t concern themselves with overachieving. I suppose after centuries of just trying…