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 Year’s Eve: A Great Night For Sleep
Ah, the new year. A fresh start. A chance to right all of yesteryear’s wrongs. To go forth and bring about change. To conquer and progress as an individual. To make resolutions and hopefully, this time, stick to them. To be kinder. Wiser. A better listener and a better friend. But mostly, it’s an opportunity…
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Why Climb Mountains?
Why do this to myself? Why, why, why?! Why suffer the weight on my back, still bent on standing on the highest point of the mountain, conquering it, though neither man nor beast would be present to bear witness to my accomplishment? I’ve heard many climbers answer this question with the classic response, “because it…
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Tackling Middle Age in the Mountains
A few years ago I embarked on a quest to complete all 48 of New Hampshire’s tallest mountains before turning the ripe old age of 40. If you’re from New Hampshire, you’ve heard of the 4000-footers. If you’re from New England, you’ve probably heard of the 4000-footers. And if you’re turning 40 and don’t want…
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The Santa Dilemma
Last night my daughter revealed to my wife that she “found out” about Santa Claus the way most of us do: from some wise-ass on the bus ride home from school. After trying to console her, my wife came down the stairs feeling sad and asked me to see if I could do anything to…