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Author: Matt Larson

With my first book, 4000s by 40, released this fall, I am fulfilling a lifelong dream of writing, and am excited to continue the journey of storytelling with future projects—so much so that the day after I published 4000s by 40, I began my next work. Much of my inspiration comes from nature. My early love for the ocean, found on the South Shore of Massachusetts, has transitioned into a deep passion for the mountains here in New Hampshire, and I wanted to share that with my first book. If you’d like to connect or have any inquiries, you can reach out to me at [email protected]. I’m also on Instagram and Facebook at wanderingmatt8. Happy reading!
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My Favorite Hike

Posted on March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

A friend recently asked me what my favorite hike is and I didn’t have a great answer. I could tell her what my favorite hike of a certain subset of hikes was, like if she was climbing the 4000-footers, but in general? I had no idea. Even if you’re talking about the 4000-footers, I suppose…

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Mixing It Up in Barcelona

Posted on March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

Whew! I’ve been gone for a little while, haven’t I? I apologize for the long break (to both you and myself for losing some writing time) but our little family is getting older and before too much time passes, we thought we’d step out of our comfort zone and head out on a European city…

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Tuckerman Ravine—Finally!

Posted on March 11, 2026March 16, 2026

Yesterday, I got to experience something I’ve waited forty-nine years to do. My son and his friend were on a mission to tackle Mount Washington’s Tuckerman Ravine, as part of an Independent Senior Project one of them was working on. After researching routes, reading up on avalanche warnings, and acquiring the proper gear, they made a…

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Skiing Duke’s Trail on Mount Cardigan

Posted on March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

Skinning up and skiing Mount Cardigan has been on my wish list for a long time, and yesterday, I finally got my chance. My son and his buddy were planning on trying for Tuckerman’s, but the conditions looked terrible, so I suggested Mount Cardigan instead as a training run. They jumped at the idea, and…

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Love the mountains? 4000s by 40 is a story of missteps, hard-earned lessons, and the mountains that shape us.
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