Sunday, July 8, 2007

The First Lady of Devils Tower

WHEN? Sunday · July 8

WHERE? Devils Tower Outdoor Canopy

WHAT? Devils Tower Cultural Program Series presents
Climbing the Tower Fifty-Nine Years Ago – In Song and Story

Mae Dean is glad she didn't miss this engaging presentation by Jan Conn, who is best known as the first woman to climb Devils Tower. Jan spoke about her adventurous life during the 1950's. Since that time, she and her husband Herb remained active charting cave routes while spelunking in the Midwest .

Jan Conn, the first lady of Devils Tower

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Gearing up to climb?
Jan tying her bowline
Jan's husband Herb
came along for the ride

Herb Conn

See more Jan Conn photos on flickr

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