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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Pulling in a New One at Artist’s Bluff
On Martin Luther King Day, known to be one of the most crowded days on the ski hill in New Hampshire, I opted to avoid the crowds and hit the hiking trail instead. I had never climbed Artist’s Bluff in the wintertime before, and I thought I’d take a stab at it, hoping it would…
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Side Quests on My Side Quests
Motivated by the new year, and the two weeks of holiday cookies I ate, I was back out there this morning for a little hike with my dog Bullet. Earlier this week, I mentioned that one of the side quests I’m currently tackling is the 21.5 miles of the Wapack trail, and I figured I’d…
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Never Bringing Bullet to the Dump Again
The other day, being the great dog-owner that I am, I offered my dog Bullet a chance to go to the dump with me. He was all excited to jump in the car—mostly because he thought we were about to go on a hike. I was hopeful, though, because he always makes me feel so…
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Side Quest: Redlining the Wapack Trail
It’s good to have projects. Some are more deliberate, like my decision to pursue the 52 With A View peaks this year, and some are a little looser—like my side quest to redline the Wapack Trail, which only occurred to me a week or two ago. The Wapack Trail, if you’re not familiar with it,…