Took a Venture Crew (Scout Troop, but older and more experienced), my son included, to Sylvan Lake with Sylvan Rocks. Young group of enthusiastic and experienced guides did an amazing job! Explained and demonstrated the techniques and gear, and then allowed everyone multiple passes up several ropes they set up. They had, I think, 7 ropes set up, so a lot of climbing happening! They were sure to include belaying instruction as well. What else can I say but Sylvan Rocks rocks!
As an experienced climber who had taken a bunch of years off of the rock I’ve started to get back into climbing with my wife and two kids, 9 and 11.I had some detailed nitty gritty questions about gear for my kids and some changes that have taken place in climbing since I’d dropped off so I stopped in Sylvan Rocks in Custer to see if I could find a few answers.Darryl was a wealth of knowledge and he was able to give me all the info I needed. In detail. I had been bumping into some of the Sylvan Rocks guides while we were climbing and they were impressive. Darryl carries himself in that same professional way as he dealt with our needs. Darryl didn’t suggest we upgrade any gear, but I took the opportunity to make some purchases of gear we wanted to give a try because Darryl was so helpful.I love it when a company earns my business. Sylvan Rocks did for sure.In a couple of years the kids will be ready to head out for some instruction from a qualified guide. Sylvan Rocks will get our business.
My friend and I were looking for our first outdoor climbing endeavor, so we booked the 6-hour Palisades climb. It was an amazing experience. Our guide Jeff was easy to communicate with beforehand, even when we thought plans had to be rearranged. Day of we had a blast, Jeff was safe, helpful and just a fun, nice guy. I look forward to climbing through Sylvan again!!
