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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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…
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My First Book
So last night I finished my very first book, and handed it over to my wife for its inaugural review. From the other room I could hear her chuckle (yes!), which was followed by a long period of silence (oh no!).