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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Not Smarts Mountain
Some days, nothing goes as planned. I was supposed to ski Tuckerman’s, but then the weather didn’t look right for it. Then I was supposed to hike with a buddy, but he had to cancel. So, instead, I found myself hiking alone on a 7.5-mile wet pile of stew that should have taken four or…
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How Hiking Became Part of My Writing Process
In between talks about 4000s by 40, I’ve started work on my next book. The writing process feels different this time, but some things are surprisingly the same. One thing I didn’t expect? Recording audio notes again. Since 4000s by 40 was an active adventure about hiking, I recorded a lot of notes while climbing…
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At the River
At the river, I found the movement I couldn’t see in life. The sounds and rhythm of a flow that moves forward without losing its depth, and sings against the rock and dirt, regarding them, not as obstructions but as parts needed to make the music. Drawing in a long breath, I imagined the drive…
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The Covered Bridge
I found myself on a road last night, one I never planned to be, and I cursed the drive, as is my right, for the time it took from me. I wanted to speed, to transcend space blast past these twists of the earth, and give this fevered want to erase a moment to prove…