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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Good News for the February Book Slump
So, I learned something this week. Book sales, it would seem, reach their low point in the marketplace during two months in particular—July, when people are spending more time outdoors and enjoying their summer vacation—and in February, when people are hungover from the holiday season. I noticed a slide in my own book sales this…
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Rediscovering Old Ground: Mount Pemigewasset
Most of my climbing these days is hard to plan out in advance. Such is life with work and kids. So, when a day suddenly pops up where there is time to climb, it comes together pretty fast. I find out if any of my peeps are around, and I go. If friends are available,…
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Finding the Flow
Last week, finally, I was able to wake up and start the day with writing for my current book. Usually, I need to write a blog entry or write some journal notes first in order to get the juices flowing, but last week I was able to break through the routine and deviate when it…
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Ballast for the Starlight
Sometimes, when I am out on the trail, pushing, for no reason other than to see, it feels like I’m not even the one making the steps. Like I am somewhere else and my body is under the control of some strange force. I watch as this vessel takes me somewhere that has no meaning…