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 Flyman’s Cast
There’s an eddy in the Pemi where if a flyman plays it right, he’ll distinguish himself, surely, by luring in a bite. With a jig and a twitch, the flyrod will dance, and when the trout comes about he’ll cast out the next chance. By the flick of the wrist he’ll draw in his prey,…
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Tread Carefully Out There This Spring
Been reading a lot about hikers needing to be rescued this week, and it’s got me worried. This year I’ve been seeing more and more hikers on the trail, all winter long in all sorts of conditions, which is great—it’s a sign that people are exercising and appreciating the great outdoors. But it also signals…
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There’s a Mountain I Climb
There’s a mountain I climb for no other cause, than for me and my dog to stretch out our paws. Not as pretty as some but it serves its purpose, as we scurry above the hardscrabble surface. I can’t tell you why I treat this one so, wishing there was somewhere else I could go.…
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Hiking in the Rain: It’s a Shell Game
It’s spring, which means rain season. Mud season. And for most, it’s “I don’t want to go for a hike” season. But if you’re a hiker, or really anyone who could use a little exercise and some reconnecting with nature, are you really going to let a little rain stop you? This past Saturday there…