The Conns Who Mapped a Cave and Climbed Mountains | Richmond News

Jan and Herb Conn weren’t just climbers—they were pioneers who mapped sixty-five miles of Jewel Cave, climbed back down without rappelling, and lived the dirtbag life in a shack they called “The Conncave.” With no safety net but a loose rope and a strict “leave no trace” ethic, they chased adventure in South Dakota’s Needles for over six decades. Their story, told in the gripping new documentary “Catching Pinecones,” features Jan’s own music as score and has already won top climbing film honors—inspiring viewers to chase their dreams before it’s too late. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.styleweekly.com/the-conns-are-on/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/119e6c3a1f07f770 Report issues to [email protected].