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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Too Many Pine Hills—Let’s Fix That
When it comes to New Hampshire’s mountains, I keep running into one odd problem: there are so many mountains with the same name. For example, yesterday I climbed Whiteface Mountain, which sits to the west of Lake Winnipesaukee, so I could close out the Belknap 12 peak list. But you know what’s just across the…
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The Greatest Sport Nobody Talks About
I never knew much about cross-country running before last year. I always thought it was just something kids did when they didn’t want to play another sport. Or for people who really loved running. But after watching several of my son’s high school meets these last couple of years, I have a newfound appreciation for…
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Finally! Knocking off the Belknap 12
Yes! Mission complete! Today I climbed the last of the peaks waiting for me on the Belknap 12 list. The Belknap 12, or “Belknap Range Summits,” is a set of twelve mountains in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region that offer beautiful views of the surrounding area. They’re not too big. They’re not very difficult. But if…
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The Search for Stories
The other day I was asked why some people feel the need to climb mountains. Immediately what came to my mind was an innate need for adventure. To walk upon the earth and see new land. To discover and explore. But explore what, exactly? There are a lot of reasons I go up. For one,…