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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There’s a Mountain I Climb
There’s a mountain I climb for no other cause, than for me and my dog to stretch out our paws. Not as pretty as some but it serves its purpose, as we scurry above the hardscrabble surface. I can’t tell you why I treat this one so, wishing there was somewhere else I could go.…
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Hiking in the Rain: It’s a Shell Game
It’s spring, which means rain season. Mud season. And for most, it’s “I don’t want to go for a hike” season. But if you’re a hiker, or really anyone who could use a little exercise and some reconnecting with nature, are you really going to let a little rain stop you? This past Saturday there…
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Back at North Pack
Some mountains don’t get what they should from me. I’m not proud of it. Most of them get the respect and gratitude they deserve, but some? Well, some I treat like a simple tool for physical fitness and nothing else. It’s terrible. I should be ashamed of myself. Such is the case of North Pack…
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First Draft Approaching
Usually, I start each day with a little warmup writing before working on my current book. I come here to share something I care about and after posting, maybe get a little exercise in before hitting the big project (which is currently a YA novel). But yesterday I flipped the order around and dove right…