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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Those Summer Days of Autumn
In heart, we didn’t know, but she knew. With a sun like that, how could we know? Nothing ever happened to give us that creeping in our bones. That cold show. But she knew to shed all and prepare. That the body’s rhythm isn’t cast aside by a warm surprise, and that for every exuberance,…
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They Call Him Bilbo Baggers
One of my favorite hiking developments in recent months is finding more buddies to explore the White Mountains with.
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Misdirection on Mount Percival
One of the inevitabilities I’ve found when it comes to hiking is that no matter how experienced you are, or how good you get at it, you will eventually have a hiccup and take a wrong turn again.
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Looking for Frank on Mount Chocorua
I figured I’d take advantage of my grounded vessel to reflect on some of my most recent climbs. Chocorua seemed like a good place to start.