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12 | "It's possible if we just try it" Mar 31, 2020

Benjamin comes home and looks back on his time on the trail. And also, a few surprises.

The Attempt is produced by Julia Drachman with help from Doug Beyers. We are a production of Bad Cat Media, created in partnership with The Trek. All music in this episode is from Blue Dot Sessions.

Transcripts of all episodes of The Attempt are available here.

11 | "Go on a camping trip" Mar 24, 2020

Benjamin loses his pillow. His body is falling apart. And every day, the finish line gets closer.

The Attempt is produced by Julia Drachman with help from Doug Beyers. We are a production of Bad Cat Media, created in partnership with The Trek. All music in this episode is from Blue Dot Sessions.

Transcripts of all episodes of The Attempt are available here.

10 | 34 Hours in LA Mar 17, 2020

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 Doug Beyers. We are a production of Bad Cat Media, created in partnership with The Trek. All music in this episode is from Blue Dot Sessions.

Transcripts of all episodes of The Attempt are available here.

9 | "I don't like sand" Mar 10, 2020

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

The Attempt is produced by Julia Drachman with help from Doug Beyers. We are a production of Bad Cat Media, created in partnership with The Trek. All music in this episode is from Blue Dot Sessions.

Transcripts of all episodes of The Attempt are available here.

8 | Ups and Downs Mar 03, 2020

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 Bad Cat Media, created in partnership with The Trek. All music in this episode is from Blue Dot Sessions.

Transcripts of all episodes of The Attempt are available here.

Also, there is a moment in this episode when Benjamin says "August" when he means to say "October." I chose to leave it in because - as I've come to understand - the days, weeks, and months blend together on the trail. I hope you'll excuse any resulting confusion and enjoy the time warp that is long-distance backpacking.

7 | Peter's Attempt Feb 25, 2020

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 from Doug Beyers. We are a production of Bad Cat Media, created in partnership with The Trek. All music in this episode is from Blue Dot Sessions.

6 | "The trail is kinda glowing" Feb 18, 2020

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 of Bad Cat Media, created in partnership with The Trek. All music in this episode is form Blue Dot Sessions.

5 | 500 miles Feb 11, 2020

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 partnership with The Trek. All music in this episode is form Blue Dot Sessions.

Transcripts of all episodes of The Attempt are available here.

4 | "Things I'm grateful for" Feb 04, 2020

Benjamin has a friend join him for a week of hiking and gets to see some other familiar faces along the way. Plus, we get to hear the story behind Benjamin’s new trail name: “Brass.”

The Attempt is produced by Julia Drachman with help from Doug Beyers. We are a production of Bad Cat Media, created in partnership with The Trek. All music in this episode is form Blue Dot Sessions.

3 | High spirits Jan 24, 2020

Week one is a soggy one. Follow along as Benjamin hikes the first section of his PCT SOBO (Southbound) journey.

The Attempt is produced by Julia Drachman with help from Doug Beyers. We are a production of Bad Cat Media, created in partnership with The Trek. All music in this episode is from Blue Dot Sessions.

2 | “Hart’s Pass, Baby!” Jan 24, 2020

Benjamin and a two other thru-hikers set off on the trail.

The Attempt is produced by Julia Drachman with help from Doug Beyers. We are a production of Bad Cat Media, created in partnership with The Trek. All music in this episode is from Blue Dot Sessions.

1 | “I’m attempting it. I’m attempting it.” Jan 24, 2020

It’s July 2019 and Benjamin Drachman is gearing up to attempt to thru-hike the PCT. As his sister –and a professional storyteller– I can’t help but ask: can we make a podcast about it?

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