Andrew Kelly

Guide Johnny Strain hooks Andrew Kelly’s harness onto safety ropes as he prepares to cross a waterfall along a four-foot wide tree bridge. This obstacle came early on during the day one hike, but no one really knew how early on. Watches and any other time-telling devices weren’t allowed on the trip. 

(From left) Andrew Kelly, Cole Papageorge, Fischer Robinson, Chris Hachtman, and Bryce Hooper pose for a picture atop the helipad that made for their first campsite before setting up their tents for the night. (Photo: Davis Beasley)

C.J. Kight, Ben Sullivan, Chris Hachtman, Andrew Kelly, Tanner Jones and Bryce Hooper celebrate a hard day of hiking and reaching the Peanut Rock campsite. At campsites, the group set up tents, had quiet time to read a passage of the Bible and reflect on the day, eat dinner and tell life stories. (Photo: Davis Beasley)

The group together before spending the night at Peanut Rock. That night was the groups “Overnight Solo,” where they each went their separate ways and slept on their own under the stars. (Top row, from left): Andrew Kelly, Tanner Jones, Davis Beasley, Charlie Howell, Will Odom, Ben Sullivan, C.J. Kight, Chris Hachtman, Cole Papageorge. (Bottom row, from left) Bryce Hooper, Fischer Robinson, Scott Kennedy. (Photo: Davis Beasley)

The area cleared up dramatically on the way down from the summit. “It was really cool to see what we went across, because we had no idea what we were seeing on the way up,” Andrew Kelly said. “It gave us a good perspective of everything at the top.” (Photo: Davis Beasley)