Benjamin Drachman is doing two brave things right now. First, he's attempting to hike the Pacific Crest Trail. And second, he's letting his sister make a podcast about it. To listen to The Attempt in its entirety, click here or search for "The Attempt" on your podcast app.

This episode was produced by Julia Drachman with music from Blue Dot Sessions and Phoenix Glendinning. The Going Forward theme is by Phoenix Glendinning.