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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Peak Life
There’s a new expression going around lately that I find a bit jarring. The first time I heard it was when my kids and I were looking at old pictures of them, and one of them said, “That was peak life, right there.” The insinuation was that those were the good ol’ days. The days…
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The Trees Know
Every summer in mid-August, I find myself out hiking in the scorching heat, only to stumble upon a tree that has started to change its colors early. Was there a memo I missed? How does this tree know it’s time? Or is it a weaker tree? I’ve heard some people say that trees that change…
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What in the Blazes?
Well, I learned a new one this week. And I didn’t have to go far to learn it. Not too far from where I live is a place called Patch Hill, with a small network of trails. You used to be able to climb to its summit, but someone bought it a little while back…
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There’s Bears Out Dere!
On last week’s backcountry trip to Sawyer Pond, we received a lot of warnings about how it has been a very active summer season for the local bear population. Some were even going as far as to call it a “Bear Summer.” That got me thinking… Seeking Bear Repellent Before heading into the backcountry, I…