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.

A Message for Summer 2025:

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 from a busy winter producing, directing and then touring Europe with my most recent film project! In August I’ll be heading out with an all-female crew on an alpine expedition to Kyrgyzstan. For details on my 2025 offerings and availability, scroll down…

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I’m available for private bookings Jun, Jul & Sep 2025 WEEKDAYS ONLY!

*with 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 book

“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)

July 5/6 2025
September 13/14 2025
$600 per person
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

Fear of Falling (half day)

Saturday June 7th (half day)
Saturday July 19th (half day)
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
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Intermediate Trad (1 day)

No 2025 dates
Can book as private instruction (see rates above)
Course run through the B. I. G. Initiative. More info here: https://thebiginitiative.ca/en/events/
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

Rock Rescue & Remote First Aid

No Dates for 2025
I cannot offer this course privately, as it is taught in partnership with a wilderness first aid instructor.
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Multi Pitch Systems (1 day)

Private instruction available upon request (see rates above).
As per private instruction rates above
Must be a competent leader outside on 5.8 or harder.

Slab Mastery with Jacob Cook (1 day)

Private instruction available upon request (see rates above).
as per private instruction rates
Bronwyn’s Husband Jacob might be considered one of Canada’s strongest slab climbers, with slab multi pitch ascents on the Chief up to 5.14. Get ready to dive into some slab magic with Jacob!
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)

Private instruction available upon request (see rates above).
See private rates above
Steep and sustained crack climbing is one of Bronwyn’s favourite styles! Pictured above is Bronwyn on the first ascent of a 5.13 roof crack here in Squamish.
Since this is available only through private bookings, the level can be adjusted to suit the participants — anywhere from 5.7 and up!

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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Learn to Lead Trad/ Sport (1 day)

Private instruction available upon request (see rates above).
See private 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.