Ryan was an awesome guide. My son and I had a great climbing experience.
Ryan was an awesome guide. My son and I had a great climbing experience.
I did two days with Sylvan Rocks, a 6-hour day and an 8-hour day, both with Doug. I'm a relatively experienced climber, so we didn't have to spend any time on equipment orientation, climbing basics, etc. Doug made it a point to do a thorough safety check of the gear I brought, and continued to focus on safety throughout the day, never a careless moment. The anchors he built were bomber, as was his leading and belaying. It was a blast, even if I was climbing well below my ability. Doug knew all the great climbs, chances for summits and excellent views, along with climbs on rocks with spectacular formations. It was clear he was most interested in me having a safe, fun time; he offered suggestions for the itinerary but always left it up to me, and checked in if it seemed like the climbs were frustrating, always ready to alter for something better. We never had to; the two days were full of good climbing. Highly recommended!
GREAT climbing experience for the beginners in our group! Reservation process is incredibly smooth, check-in the day of was super slick, and the climbing was amazing. There was enough variety for the variety of climbers in our group. Lots of learning and encouragement. Thanks to Jeff, Ross, and Ryan!