Welcome to my guiding page!

As of September 2021, I am a fully certified ROCK GUIDE under the ACMG (Association of Canadian Mountain Guides). I offer courses and private guided adventures in Squamish, BC.

Before booking, please review my 2025 liability waiver.

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Book me for your next adventure!

For 2025 I am only offering a handful of specialty courses, as well as limited availability for private guiding or instruction.

I’ve just returned (late May) from a busy winter producing, directing and then touring Europe with my most recent film! Then in August I’ll be on an all-female expedition to Kyrgyzstan. For details on my 2025 summer offerings & availability, scroll down…

2025 Private Bookings: Jun, Jul & Sep — weekdays ONLY!

*limited weekend availability in September (for now!)

1:1 Full day $550 / Half day $375
2:1 Full day $350 / Half day $260 (Total $700 / $520)
*extra $50 for routes 5.11 or harder, aid climbing or practicing big wall systems
1:1 Full day $500 / Half day $350
2:1 Full day $300 / Half day $210
3:1 Full day $250 / Half day $175
4:1 Full day $200 / Half day $140
*extra $50 for routes 5.11 or harder, aid climbing or practicing big wall systems

Contact bronwynhodginsguiding@gmail.com to enquire

“Aside from being a very talented, high level climber, Bronwyn was also a very good teacher. She made the climbing and learning an awesome experience! She's very encouraging, enthusiastic and fun to be around. We tackled a longer multi-pitch climb, and felt very safe as she knew her stuff inside out.”

— Geoff Farrow, Private Multi Pitch Client 2020

My Courses for 2025:

Intro to Big Walls (2 days)

September 13/14 2025
$590 per person
Max class size: 4
Do you dream of climbing El Capitan in Yosemite? Do you want to climb a route over multiple days and sleep on the side of the cliff? Take your adventure climbing to the next level! This intensive two-day course will give you a solid start on your journey
Course Content:
- Packing the haul bag
- Hauling
- Docking the haul bag
- Ascending a rope
- Pendulums
- Lower Outs
- Rappelling with the bag
- Leading basic aid pitches
- Cleaning pieces under tension
- Big Wall bivvies
- Big Wall anchors and rope management
Participants must having a solid proficiency in multi pitch trad climbing and have basic rock rescue skills
Approach shoes, comfortable clothing, jacket/warm layers, sun protection
Climbing harness, climbing helmet, climbing shoes, chalk bag, ATC, Gri Gri
Anchor building material, improvised rescue kit, prussik cord, trad rack, nut tool
PAS (personal attachment system) x2, jumars x2, ladders x2
Optional: protraction and pulleys, belay gloves
Day pack, food and water, note-taking material
Register here for September 13/14

Fear of Falling (half day)

Saturday July 19th (10am-2pm)
Other dates available as a private booking (see half day private booking rates above) — WEEKDAYS ONLY!
$165
- discussion of stress responses and comfort threshold
- warm up climbs
- gentle falling progression while encouraging mindful check-ins to find our unique comfort threshold
- discussion around possible fear triggers in climbing and how to break these down into more manageable bites to work on
- falling practice with an emphasis on partner communication and the partnership challenge of creating a soft catch together
Competent leading a minimum of 5.9 sport outdoors
Approach shoes, comfortable clothing, jacket/warm layers, sun protection
Climbing harness, climbing helmet, climbing shoes, chalk bag
Gri Gri
PAS (personal attachment system)
6-12 quickdraws
Optional: belay gloves, belay glasses
Day pack, food and water, note-taking material
Register here for July 19

Intermediate Trad (1 day)

No 2025 course dates.
Can book as individual or group private instruction (see rates and availability above).
See Private Instruction rates above.
Are you a competent trad leader who can recognize and place safe trad gear? Are you are ready to level up your trad game, by challenging yourself to set harder goals and improve your physical and mental performance?
The course will be run in a mentorship-style learning environment. At the start of the day participants will share their goals and where they are at in their personal climbing progression.
We will review safe trad practices, including gear placements and trad anchors. We will move on to tricky placements and advanced movement techniques, providing time for participants to practice these skills.

In the afternoon we will discuss the mental challenges that come with leading trad, including fear of falling and risk management. We will also address goal setting and redpoint strategies, introducing memory aids like beta maps and visualization.

We will choose single-pitch routes appropriate to the ability of the participants. Questions are always encouraged. Let's become stronger and wiser trad climbers together!
Recommended for trad leaders in the 5.8-5.10a range.
What you would bring on a trad climbing day at the crag.
Gear List will be sent out to participants at least one week prior to the course.
We will coordinate so that we have a complete trad rack per pair of climbers.
Specialty pieces (ie. offset cams) will be provided. Ropes will be provided.

Rock Rescue (1 day)

No 2025 course dates.
Can book as individual or group private instruction (see rates and availability above).
See Private Instruction rates above.
This course is focused on safety and self-rescue technics while multi-pitch climbing. Participants must be competent trad climbers, with a solid understanding of multi-pitch systems. Experience in multiple-pitch terrain is highly recommended to get the full value from this fast-paced course!

Multi Pitch Systems (1 day)

No 2025 course dates.
Can book as individual or group private instruction (see rates and availability above).
As per Private Instruction rates above
Must be a competent leader outside on 5.8 or harder. If booking this privately, please specify if you are looking for sport or trad multi-pitch basics.

Slab Mastery with Jacob Cook (1 day)

No 2025 course dates.
Can book as individual or group private instruction (see rates and availability above).
as per Private Instruction rates
Bronwyn’s Husband, Jacob, is a professor climber and mathematician — and might be considered one of Canada’s top slab climbers, with slab multi pitch ascents on the Chief up to 5.14.
Get ready to dive into some slab magic with Jacob! He loves teaching with a focus on facilitating self learning and group problem solving, and also talking about infinity…
Since this is available only through private bookings, the level can be adjusted to suit the participants — anywhere from 5.7 and up!

Jamming Techniques (1 day)

No 2025 course dates.
Can book as individual or group private instruction (see rates and availability above).
See Private Instruction rates above
Since this is available only through private bookings, the level can be adjusted to suit the participants — anywhere from 5.7 and up!
Steep and sustained crack climbing is one of Bronwyn’s favourite styles. From flared hand jams to notoriously elusive ring locks, come jam with me!
Bronwyn has climbed up to 13d/14a desert splitters. Pictured above is Bronwyn on the first ascent of Dr. Bronners, a 5.13 roof crack here in Squamish!
Her favourite techniques are thin hands, ring-locks, fist jams, and she even (in a weird pain tolerance sort of way….) enjoys the full spectrum of off-width sizes!

Goal Setting and Performance (1 day)

This course is currently in the making and will be available in 2026. Stay tuned!
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About two years ago, I set adventure to the side and took a deep dive into performance sport climbing.
I was curious: how much could I improve if I trained consistently and set my sights on an ambitious performance target?
Battling huge inner doubts, I managed to clip the chains on La Rubia 5.14c becoming the third ever Canadian woman to climb the grade.
I learned SO MUCH about goal setting, performance mindset and tactics, and I can’t wait to share!

Learn to Lead Trad/ Sport (1 day)

No 2025 course dates.
Can book as individual or group private instruction (see rates and availability above).
See Private Instruction rates above
Competent top rope climbing outside and have a clear understanding of anchors and rappelling. You’re feeling ready to take your climbing autonomy to the next level — But first let’s understand the risks and do so safely!
Must specify whether interested in sport or trad (not both)

FAQs

Full refund (minus a 15% admin fee) if canceled more than 14 days before the date of the course or private booking. In the case of poor weather, I will be in touch and we can discuss our options, which may include the possibility of rescheduling. In the case of an extreme weather warning, if the client(s) is/are unable to reschedule, they will receive a full refund.
Yes. Please put me in touch with your friend by email, so that I can gather the required information and set them up for success! You will be responsible for handling the transfer of payment between yourselves.
Yes! Please contact bronwynhodginsguiding@gmail.com so that we can discuss further details. Note I do not offer services in the USA.
Payment must be received in full to confirm your booking. However, I understand that guiding services are expensive. If paying in full up front poses a barrier to your participation, please reach out so that we can discuss other options.
I understand climbing instruction/ private guiding is expensive and I am committed to helping work toward a more accessible and inclusive outdoors. If your current financial situation poses a major barrier to your ability to participate, please reach out.