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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The Only Way to Is Through
It came unexpectedly, when there was no danger in sight, and shook every fiber of being that long and frightful night. No explanation, no comfort came in the days and years ahead, but you continued all the same, plodding on when you could have fled.
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Lessons From AMC Awards, Signings, and More
I ended my spring “book tour” of 4000s by 40 last weekend, with a book signing at The Country Bookseller in Wolfeboro, NH. If you haven’t been, it’s a great bookstore with a terrific owner. Three other local authors joined the signing…
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It’s the Writing
Not too long ago, I wrote a post called “It’s the Climb,” where I reflected on how the challenge of climbing a mountain sustains me more than reaching the summit. Lately, I’ve realized the same holds true for writing. I’ve really enjoyed meeting people and talking about my first book, but I’m starting to get…
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Middle Sugarloaf: Dusting off the Hiking Boots
Been doing a lot of writing and book “stuff” lately. Couple that with the deluge of rain these last few weeks, and there hasn’t been much time to hit the trail. Looking back on some of the pictures taken of me over this heavy stretch of typing and talking, one thing is clear: I’ve gotten…