The Attempt

Appalachian Trail  FKT

Appalachian Trail FKT

Preparations for a 2024 AT FKT speed record are underway! First and foremost i would like to acknowledge that this effort would not be possible without the monumental accomplishments of...

Mar 1, 2024 : Chris Chmura
A Week Out and Going Mad!

A Week Out and Going Mad!

I'm going to have to say it has been a journey in itself to prepare for the Appalachian Trail. Between all of the packing and unpacking and repacking of my...

May 26, 2022 : Brit
The Attempt Episode 12: “It’s Possible if We Just Try It”

The Attempt Episode 12: “It’s Possible if We Just Try It”

SHOW NOTES Benjamin comes home and looks back on his time on the trail. And also, a few surprises.   The Attempt is sponsored by Gossamer Gear, manufacturers of functional...

Mar 31, 2020 : Julia Drachman
The Attempt Episode 11: “Go on a Camping Trip”

The Attempt Episode 11: “Go on a Camping Trip”

SHOW NOTES Benjamin loses his pillow. His body is falling apart. And every day, the finish line gets closer.   The Attempt is sponsored by Gossamer Gear, manufacturers of functional

Mar 24, 2020 : Julia Drachman
The Attempt Episode 10: 34 Hours in LA

The Attempt Episode 10: 34 Hours in LA

SHOW NOTES Benjamin takes a little break from the trail to hang out with our Uncle Eric in Los Angeles. The Attempt is produced by Julia Drachman with help from...

Mar 17, 2020 : Julia Drachman
The Attempt Episode 9: “I Don’t Like Sand”

The Attempt Episode 9: “I Don’t Like Sand”

SHOW NOTES It’s a rough transition, coming down from the Sierra. As he hikes through the desert, Benjamin starts to realize how close he is to the finish line. The...

Mar 10, 2020 : Julia Drachman
The Attempt Episode 8: Ups and Downs

The Attempt Episode 8: Ups and Downs

SHOW NOTES Brass skips ahead and finds himself in the epic Sierra Mountains. The Attempt is produced by Julia Drachman with help from Doug Beyers. We are a production of...

Mar 3, 2020 : Julia Drachman
The Attempt Episode 7: Peter’s Attempt

The Attempt Episode 7: Peter’s Attempt

SHOW NOTES Benjamin is hiking at his top gear when his friend Peter hops in for a week on the trail The Attempt is produced by Julia Drachman with help...

Feb 25, 2020 : Julia Drachman
The Attempt Episode 6: “The trail is kinda glowing”

The Attempt Episode 6: “The trail is kinda glowing”

SHOW NOTES From the Washington/Oregon border to Crater Lake, Benjamin calibrates his hiking machine. The Attempt is produced by Julia Drachman with help from Doug Beyers. We are a production...

Feb 18, 2020 : Julia Drachman
The Attempt Episode 5: 500 Miles

The Attempt Episode 5: 500 Miles

SHOW NOTES One state down. Two to go. The Attempt is produced by Julia Drachman with help from Doug Beyers. We are a production of Bad Cat Media, created in...

Feb 11, 2020 : Julia Drachman