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

Great guiding experience with Doug! Felt very comfortable and safe while heading up devils tower…highly recommend Sylvan rocks and would love to climb through them again!

5 stars

Awesome day of climbing - I'm a solo traveler with a limited budget but it was worth the money to go climbing with this crew. Super professional and I felt safe the entire time. Highly recommend :D Shoutout to Shankar for being super kind when I was nervous and explaining things clearly! 10/10 would recommend!

5 stars

I had a blast climbing with Sylvan Rocks! My guide was very knowledgeable and personable. I learned a lot and had fun coming around the Palisades.

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.