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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Minding My Exercise
Much has been made about the benefits of keeping a journal—of writing down your thoughts and being mindful of your circumstances. It helps you with gratitude, being present in your experiences, and determining where you’re heading next. I do it for drafting new ideas but also as a way to reflect on the positives of…
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Scouting Little Monadnock
That’s right, “Little” Monadnock. Not to be confused with its big brother lying to the northeast. I heard about this mountain for the first time when I started searching for some of the other Monadnocks in New Hampshire, and I always wondered about it. Everybody who hikes mountains knows about Monadnock Mountain, and hikers in…
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Hedgehog Mountain: A Mountain for All Weather
Typically, I only report on recent mountain visits, but I wanted to share this one because it was one of the truly great climbs I had this past year. It was mid-December, and a fair amount of snow was on the ground, but the sun poked through the clouds, making for one of the finest…
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Forest Bathing
If you’re a hiker or a nature lover, chances are you’ve come across the term “forest bathing” before. If you haven’t heard of it, it doesn’t mean stripping off all of your clothes and dumping piles of forest leaves on yourself, although I’m sure some people have tried this. No, forest bathing is much more…