Westminster, MA — Matt Landry is a Massachusetts-based author, speaker, and personal development coach with a passion for hiking, history, and helping others discover their own sense of purpose. Through his books, Matt combines his love of the outdoors with personal stories, practical wisdom, and a healthy dose of humor. Whether he’s sharing the history of a beloved mountain or the life lessons learned along the trail, his goal is simple: to inspire curiosity, encourage adventure, and remind people to keep moving forward.
Published
Mount Wachusett Hiking Guide and History (Hiking guide/local history, 2025)
Mount Wachusett Hiking Guide and History is your complete companion to exploring Wachusett Mountain, featuring detailed trail descriptions, helpful hiking information, and a look into the people, places, and events that shaped the mountain’s rich past. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a lifelong hiker, there’s always something new to discover on Wachusett!
One Mountain, One Hundred Summits (Essays, 2024)
One Mountain, One Hundred Summits is a personal and reflective journey inspired by countless hikes on Massachusetts’ beloved Wachusett Mountain. Through stories, observations, and lessons learned along familiar trails, Matt Landry explores the challenges of everyday life, personal growth, change, and the importance of finding your own path. It’s a reminder that you don’t have to travel far to discover something meaningful, and that even when we climb the same mountain, we never quite reach the same summit twice.
Forward, Upward, Onward (Memoir, 2017)
Forward, Upward, Onward is a personal and inspiring memoir about one man’s journey to climb all 48 of New Hampshire’s 4,000-foot mountains while rediscovering his sense of purpose along the way. Filled with adventure, humor, personal struggles, and life lessons learned on the trail, it’s a story about overcoming obstacles, believing in yourself, and discovering that the greatest mountains we climb are often the ones within us.
Other Titles
Keep Moving Forward
Learning to be Human Again
Learning to be Happy Again
A Simple Guide to Managing Depression
Manny Hikes a Mountain (children’s book)
In the Works
- Mount Monadnock Hiking Guide and History
- Write That Damn Book! Learn to flesh out, write, publish, and market your non-fiction title.
Where to Buy
- Matt’s online shop (the Wachusett hiking guide comes signed by the author)
Connect with Matt
- Website: www.yourpathwaytopurpose.com
- Email: mattlandry@mattlandry.com
