The Attempt
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...