Bronwyn Hodgins Rock Guiding

Photo: Star Chek, Chekaemus Canyon (20min north of Squamish)

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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

— Geoff Farrow, Private Multi Pitch Client 2020

Sept 7th-8th 2024
$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

July 27th / This course is also available by request (see pricing below)
The course on July 27th is being offered through The B. I. G. Initiative. for information or to apply, head to their website here
To request a private falling course, I recommend a half day (4 hours) booking:
1:1 $350
2:1 $210
3:1 $175
4:1 $140
- 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

June 15th 2024
Course run through the B. I. G. Initiative. More info here: https://thebiginitiative.ca/en/events/
Course run through the B. I. G. Initiative. More info here: https://thebiginitiative.ca/en/events/
Course run through the B. I. G. Initiative. More info here: https://thebiginitiative.ca/en/events/
Gear List will be sent out to participants at least one week prior to the course

August 3rd - August 5th (midsummer long weekend) COURSE CANCELLED
To register for this course head to the Coast Wilderness Medical Training website HERE

Private instruction available upon request (see rates above). A private group of 4 is roughly the same rate as a course. single or multi-day instruction available.
As per private instruction rates above

Private instruction available upon request (see rates above). A private group of 4 is roughly the same rate as a course. single or multi-day instruction available.
as per private instruction rates

Private instruction available upon request (see rates above). A private group of 4 is roughly the same rate as a course. single or multi-day instruction available.
See private rates above

Private instruction available upon request (see rates above). A private group of 4 is roughly the same rate as a course. single or multi-day instruction available.
See private rates above

Private instruction available upon request (see rates above). A private group of 4 is roughly the same rate as a course. single or multi-day instruction available.
See private rates above

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.