Forward, Upward, Onward: Life lessons from 48 mountains about love, discipline, determination, goals, habits, mindfulness, character, and confidence

Forward, Upward, Onward

Forty-Eight Mountains. One Very Personal Journey.

Sometimes, the best thing you can do when life feels a little off track is to get outside, take a walk, and see where the trail leads.

In Forward, Upward, Onward, author Matt Landry shares his personal journey of hiking all 48 of New Hampshire's 4,000-foot mountains, and the unexpected ways those mountains helped him find a little more clarity, confidence, and direction in his life.

Approaching midlife, Matt found himself questioning where he'd been, where he was going, and what he wanted out of the years ahead. Having experienced depression and his share of personal struggles, he knew something needed to change.

So, naturally, he decided to climb a bunch of mountains.

What followed was an adventure filled with incredible views, difficult climbs, memorable experiences, a little humor, and plenty of opportunities to question why on earth he'd gotten himself into this in the first place.

Along the way, Matt discovered that hiking offered more than fresh air and exercise. It gave him time to think, space to work through some personal challenges, and a renewed appreciation for what we're capable of when we push ourselves a little beyond what's comfortable.

Part hiking memoir and part personal reflection, Forward, Upward, Onward is an honest, relatable account of one man's adventures in New Hampshire's White Mountains and the lessons he picked up along the trail.

You don't have to be an experienced hiker to enjoy this book. You just need to appreciate a good adventure, a little self-discovery, and the idea that it's never too late to make a few changes in your life.

Because sometimes, moving forward really does begin with putting one foot in front of the other.

"What a delight I found in the journey he shares with us! It's far more than a journey through the 48 although I did some reminiscing of my own hikes while reading. It's a journey of goal setting and moving our life forward, upward and onward."
Randy Pierce - Advocate for the sight-impaired and blind hiker who climbed all 48 peaks in a single Winter Season
 
"Following along with Matt's quest as I read, I found myself on several occasions nodding my head with empathy and understanding. What an enjoyable story about an equally enjoyable adventure."
Mike Cherim - Owner: Redline Guiding - NH Guiding Agency
 
"A very warm, uplifting, at times entertaining read that I would definitely recommend if you need a book to make you feel good about life, love and all the other small stuff that accompanies you on the journey."
Scott Allan - Author of "Do It Scared" and "Empower Your Life"
 
"I loved reading this book and following Matt's journey through the 48. After doing them a few times myself it's a great book for reflection through another person's eyes. I can also see how this book would be an inspiration for those tackling this amazing adventure. I HIGHLY recommend it!"
Amy Dalrymple
 
"The author shares his thoughts and the life-lessons that the mountains and the outdoors have taught him. This is the kind of book you can either dig in and finish in one sitting or take your time and dip in when you feel the need for nature and fresh air. The author shares some wonderful yet simple perspectives on life. Most engaging!"
Maria McMahon