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Adventure of a Lifetime

Cheyenne Chaffee

Cheyenne calls New Hampshire home but ventures West in the spring through autumn to seek lower humidity and less bugs. He has guided in the Black Hills for the past 11 years and considers the Needles one of his second homes. When not working at Sylvan he spends time guiding in other areas across the country such as the Tetons, Wind Rivers and New England in the winter for ice season.

Cheyenne has an Associate Degree in Outdoor Recreation Leadership from Colorado Mountain College where he has also been instructing the classes he took as a student for the last 13 years.

When not guiding he can often be found partaking in a plethora of shenanigans such as but not limited to throwing tomahawks, playing guitar, listening to metal, mountain biking, and the occasional quiet canoe ride.

Certifications

AMGA Certified Rock Guide
AMGA Certified Alpine Guide
AMGA Apprentice Ski Guide
AMGA Assistant SPI Provider
AMGA Rock Instructor
Wilderness First Responder

5 stars

Chris and Ben were extraordinary! They were responsible, knowledgeable, entertaining, and encouraging! This was a sweet reward for my 16-year-old daughter and I. I would highly recommend to any family or group of friends. Thank you so much!

5 stars

As the local climbing gym, we always use Sylvan Rocks Guides for our outdoor climbing needs! Their experienced, AMGA certified guides are great with adults and kids, new and experienced climbers, and people who are scared to climbers with lots of confidence. We highly recommend Sylvan Rocks Guides for all your climbing needs in the Black Hills or at Devil's Tower!

5 stars

Hubby and 2 kids (11 and 15) had the pleasure of embarking on this climbing adventure with Shankar as guide and they absolutely loved it! Shankar fueled the day w knowledge, humor, and enthusiasm! We will proudly display our Sylvan Rocks car stickers and make reservations to climb again ASAP! Next time they climb they get to go to even cooler climbing spots cuz they have done “climbing 101” already! Bring snacks and water!

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.

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