Officiant and Kili Crew Member
Aubrey is one of Blake's best friends from growing up in Alpharetta, GA, and have been friends for nearly 20 years. Aubrey now lives in Washington, D.C. with her husband, Austin, and both are avid hikers. Their sharp wit and affinity for adventure will be a crucial part of our trekking crew. As one of Blake's oldest friends (and one of Blake's first friends to meet Hank), Aubrey will be officiating our ceremony at the summit. Fun fact: Blake had the privilege to take Aubrey to senior prom - My how things have changed!
Kili Crew Member
Lily is one of Hank's best friends he met during his collegiate years at the University of Dallas. Hank met Lily at a house party in Dallas the night after he returned to campus from his semester in Rome. The two ended up leaving said party and ended up gabbing well into the wee hours of the morning; the two have been thick as thieves ever since. Currently based in Knoxville, TN, Lily loves taking advantage of the Great Smokey Mountains being in her backyard. Her extensive backpacking experience and Texas charm will surely lift our spirits to the summit!
Kili Crew Members
You can say Hank and Sara found love in a hopeless place: via Craigslist! Right after graduating from UD, Hank was living in a 6 person group house in Washington, D.C. circa August 2016. Sara applied for one of the open rooms in the house after seeing a posting on Craigslist. As soon as Sara moved in, the two were inseparable. From taking over the D.C. food & social scene, planning trips across the country, and many formative memories shared, Sara and Hank helped each other navigate life in their early 20s. Now based in Denver, CO, Sara and her partner Dan are Rocky Mountain savants. Their humor and altitude-acclimated lungs will keep us laughing all the way to the summit.