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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Pine Mountain and Chapel Rock
It is very clear to me that a week without mountains has a significant impact on my health. My metabolism slows down, my body gets restless, and everything about my spirit starts to sag a little bit. Due to logistics and some extracurriculars with the fam, I almost let last week go by without a…
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The Swerve
Born with no knowledge of the world that surrounds them, they start the growing process along with our bodies. Nimble like water, the mind lies under the skin where the throb steadies or varies. Capable of acting on its own, its power reaches to the perimeter of feeling, marked by the skin which covers it.
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Not in New Hampshire Anymore
Last week, I did what only the bravest of souls dare—I took my daughters into the heart of New York City to see Hamilton. I’ve climbed mountains, braved storms, and found myself in more than a few dangerous situations, but nothing quite tests my ability to survive like a trip to Times Square. I find…
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Peace Upon Us
In the foothills of western Connecticut lies a place of peace, one whose equal is hard to find in New England—and quite possibly anywhere else in the United States. On these well-tended fields, where cattle and sheep rove, lives an abbey so lovely and genuine that if you find yourself lucky enough to visit as…