Matt Spohn is a poet, essayist, and explorer based in Portland, OR. He received his MFA in creative writing from Pacific University. Matt’s work has appeared in Alpinist, Climbing, Rock & Ice, and more. He is the recipient of a 2018 RACC grant, managed creative content for Nike’s SNKR app, and is the Senior Brand Writer for Arc’teryx. Matt has freed El Capitan, climbed on five continents, and established First Ascents throughout the US. He lives with his wife, Michelle, and their son, Whitney.