Black Hills Rock Climbing Adventures

Guiding confidently Since 1989

Sylvan Rocks is the longest operating guide service in the area, and the only guide service in South Dakota and Northeast Wyoming accredited by the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA).

AMGA Certified Guides
All Gear Included
Adventure of a Lifetime

Climbing for Everyone

Adventures from Mild to Wild

Climb Devils Tower

#1 Ranked with over 300 happy Reviews

5 stars

Phenomenal service! Took a 3-day climbing trip. Brandon, Zayne and Ryan are all fantastic guides. They had everything we needed and took us on a ton of amazing climbs through multiple parks. I highly recommend Sylvan Rocks Climbing School for your next climbing adventure.

5 stars

Brandon took our whole family (my hubby, our three kids and myself) climbing at Sylvan Lake last week. The climb was amazing and he was so fantastic with our children! It was highlight of our trip! Thank you SO much!!!!!

5 stars

Had an awesome time climbing by Sylvan Lake. Guide was professional but also very friendly and awesome to talk to. Plan on doing it again!

The Highest Standards

Accredited by the American Mountain Guides Association

As the only AMGA Accredited Guide Service in the area, we are committed to a high standard of climbing professionalism. The AMGA is an internationally recognized association offering courses, exams and certifications designed to certify guides and instructors as well as accredit businesses.