Amazing guide service and down to Earth people! We had some experience going in, but Jeff spent a lot of time teaching us the skills we requested. They are very flexible and make it easy to customize your day. They are very knowledgeable of the area and took us up spectacular climbs with beautiful views perfect for our skill level! Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Recommend the 8 hour day if you're wanting instruction.
My family took Sylvan's beginning rock climbing class and I would recommend it 100%! We have an 11 and 14 year old and my husband and I felt assured that safety was Sylvan's priority. Our instructor, Ryan did a terrific job explaining techniques at an understandable pace and was very patient. He made sure we mastered each progression before moving on so we didn't feel rushed into the next level. We were all confidently climbing 50 feet by the end of our class. You couldn't ask for a more picturesque, safe, well-organized, and fun experience for the whole family. Thanks, Ryan and Sylvan Climbing School!
Talked with Brandon, prior to scheduling, very personable straightforward loved to talk about climbing. Jeff took my son out on the climb, he is fantastic. He kept in touch with us, and took about a dozen pictures for us. An absolute must do in the Black Hills.
