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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New Looks at Old Faces: Mount Moosilauke
I’ve been climbing the 4000-footers again, partly out of motivation from the book, and partly because of some friends who are interested in pursuing bigger mountains. I don’t have a specific goal of climbing all of the 48 again (it would take a lot to convince me to return to Hale) or pursuing any other…
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The Presidential Traverse: When the Heart Is Bigger Than the Head
We thought we knew what we were doing. We thought, hey, this will be a great bonding experience for the family, and the kids will someday thank us for taking them.
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The Strings
Have you heard the words of youth, or merely waited them out to tell the story you’ve been trained to tell? The story that made you think you could someday be safe, but never stopped nibbling at the heart and at the mind? Have you ever moved yourself to the side of you, and looking…
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A Celebratory Return to the 4000-footers: The Osceolas
A couple of weeks ago, when I finished 4000s by 40 and it was finally published, I decided I needed to celebrate. But where does one go to celebrate after writing a book about climbing the 4000-footers in New Hampshire? Hmm, let me think… back to the mountains, of course!