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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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…
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Adults Need Sports, Too!
I’ve been spending a lot of time watching my kids play sports lately, and honestly, I love it. But to tell the whole truth, there are times when I’ve wrestled with the sheer extent of it. I used to feel like I was spending way too much time on the sidelines, but since I’ve recently…
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Who Are You, Arthur Josephson?
Back in 2016, when I started getting a little more serious about finding new mountains to climb, I found a great website called Peakbagger.com. It compiles lists of mountains, complete with elevations and topographic maps to help you determine actual elevation gain. It also serves as a helpful tool to track where you’ve been. I…