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

Just finished our fourth trip out with Sylvan Rocks. They planted the climbing bug in my son in 2014, and we have climbed with them every chance we got. Each time, their guides -- looking at you Shankar -- upped our climbing game with thoughtfully planned climbing expeditions that were fun and challenging. These guys will take you to unbelievable places, and will do it safely and professionally.

5 stars

Was my 11 year old daughter's first experience climbing outside of a gym. She had such a positive experience she even referred to our guide as her climbing mentor. Her experience has her excited for more opportunities to climb outdoors.

5 stars

Ryan was an awesome guide. My son and I had a great climbing experience.

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.