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moose_droppings

Feb 4, 2012, 12:23 AM
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Herb Conn passed away on Wednesday, February 1st in Custer SD.

My most sincere condolences to you Jan. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

RIP Herb. Thanks you for everything that you have contributed.

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notapplicable

Feb 4, 2012, 1:05 AM
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Several of my first gear leads were on routes established by the Conn's before they headed West. Thanks for the memories and for forging the path for the rest of us.

RIP Herb.

tomcecil

Feb 4, 2012, 1:28 AM
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Thank you Herb for all the great climbs. You will live forever at Seneca..

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rgold

Feb 4, 2012, 2:13 AM
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See also the thread on Super Topo with links and pictures:

http://www.supertopo.com/...-and-Jewel-Cave-fame

markc

Feb 4, 2012, 3:40 AM
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Deepest condolences to his wife Jan, and my heartfelt thanks to both Herb and Jan for all that they've done.

moose_droppings

Feb 5, 2012, 12:00 AM
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Thanks for the link rgold.

I hope people will take the time to read it. There's a lot of info on his and Jan's life's work in that thread that many may not be aware of.

blueeyedclimber

Feb 5, 2012, 1:34 AM
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RIP, Herb.

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tH1e-swiN1e

Feb 5, 2012, 2:11 AM
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Legend.

RIP Herb

j_ung

Feb 5, 2012, 4:14 PM
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Conn's East was my first route at Seneca; the second pitch was my first lead there. The Conn's touched a lot of lives. Rest in peace, Herb. Respect.

wonderwoman

Feb 6, 2012, 5:07 PM
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Condolences to his friends and family. He sounds like a pioneer who covered a lot of rock and accomplished great things in his lifetime.

I will be moving this from General to 'In Memory Of' for more views.

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