Posts about South Dakota
Many of you know that Ice Skating in high on my list of fun things to do here in the Black Hills of South Dakota during the winter months. I am not talking about the vanilla style of skating on the likes of some indoor ice rink in Rapid City. I love skating on wild ice. The skating I like to do with my friends takes place …
In 2006 Cheryl and I became the 3rd owners of Sylvan Rocks Climbing School and Guide Service. Seems like yesterday…seems like forever ago. This will be our 3rd website rebuild since then. Technology changes and so does Sylvan Rocks Climbing. Not nearly as fast though. Our programs have changed only slightly since 2006, but my cell phone has changed pretty dramatically. We have simplified the offerings …
Hollis Marriot, also known as the Last Pioneer Woman, wrote up a beautiful tribute after Herb Conns death. Check it out and enjoy all the photos. Check it out here. I think she is correct in calling them the original rock climbing bums, and I’m so glad we all had their footsteps to follow in. Their simple lifestyle will inspire me forever. Hollis’s story and photos made me …
A hero to many of us, Herb Conn has climbed his last rock climbing route and explored his last caving lead. On Feb. 1, 2012 he died from natural causes (probably prostate cancer) in his home near Custer, SD. His smile and spark were strong to the end. His giggle was something to inspire us all. There are few men that combine the humble toughness his achievements …