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 doing that, I come here to share tales from the trail, reflections on the writing process, and explore hidden truths.
Whether you’re a hiker, a writer, or just someone trying to figure out their own next step, I hope this site encourages you to keep getting outside, keep exploring, and keep making new discoveries. I suppose this place serves as a very public reminder to myself that I need to keep doing the same.
Enjoy it out there!
What’s New
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Mountain Disagreements
I recently met a fellow hiker who shared my enthusiasm for the 4000-footers, but we had a difference of opinion on two of them. Namely, Adams and Jefferson. He expressed a little disenchantment with Adams, whereas I’ve always enjoyed it. I like it whether I’m summiting or if I’m just planning to wrap my way…
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Chasing Fall Foliage on Mount Tremont
Yesterday, I opted to mix it up and take Monday off to go climbing. With the dry weather we’ve been having, it’s looking like fall foliage is going to be a little dull this year, and I wanted to see if I could sneak a peek at the best of what’s left. Using the 52…
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The Legend of Joe English
In New Boston, NH, there is a large hill named after Joe English, who was a Native American that lived in the area. A strange name for a Native American, you might think—and you’d be right. It turns out the other Native Americans living nearby didn’t enjoy Joe’s friendship with the white settlers in the…
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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…