Bronwyn Hodgins

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Squamish, Canada

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Bronwyn is a professional rock climber and guide, based in Squamish, Canada. Originally from rural Ontario, Bronwyn grew up canoeing, hiking and skiing with her family. In just eight years, she has climbed 8a+ sport and E7 trad, as well as many adventurous multipitch and Big Wall routes in Europe, Africa and North America. In November 2018 she became the first Canadian female to free climb El Capitan in Yosemite, CA, with her ascent of ‘Freerider' over five days. In 2021 she became the third woman to free Golden Gate 5.13a on El Capitan.

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News La Rubia 8c+ by Bronwyn Hodgins

Canadian climber Bronwyn Hodgins has ticked her first 8c+ with an ascent of La Rubia at Villanueva del Rosario in southern Spain.

2 1 Mar

Interview Jacob Cook and Bronwyn Hodgins on their Greenland expedition

Earlier this year, a team of six kayaked ~450km along the west coast of Greenland, scoping out and establishing new routes on the vast granite cliffs of the Arctic Ocean. Jacob Cook and Bronwyn Hodgins told us more about the...

11 8 Nov, 2022

Fri Night Vid Ocean to Asgard - Bronwyn Hodgins and Jacob Cook

This week's Friday Night Video follows Bronwyn Hodgins, Jacob Cook, Thor Stewart and Zack Goldberg-Poch on an expedition to Baffin Island. The team's aim was to put up first ascents on the big walls of the Norse: Asgard and Thor.

6 2 Jul, 2021

Interview Q&A with Bronwyn Hodgins on her Free Ascent of Golden Gate

Canadian Bronwyn Hodgins (27) recently became only the third woman to free Golden...

4 7 Jun, 2021

The Ticklist #29 Female Free Ascents on El Cap, Alaska First Ascent and Hard Blocs

Some big sends in Yosemite, a new 8B by Dave MacLeod and action from...

14 May, 2021

News Jacob Cook and Team add First Ascents on Baffin Island

Jacob Cook, Bronwyn Hodgins, Thor Stewart and Zack Goldberg-Poch travelled to Baffin Island, Canada this...

7 29 Aug, 2019

Interview Perfect Partners #12: Jacob Cook and Bronwyn Hodgins

In this series of articles, Tom Ripley interviews some well-known - and lesser known - climbing...

1 Nov, 2018

Article Canoeing and Climbing in the Cirque of the Unclimbables

11 6 Sep, 2016

Interview Jacob Cook on Big Walls and Bivouacs

7 15 Jul, 2015

Video Big-Walling on Moonlight Buttress

10 25 May, 2015

Fri Night Vid Triple Bill, From Boulders to the Alps

3 15 Aug, 2014

Latest Reviews for Bronwyn's Sponsors

Reviews from the UKC editorial team

Rab Muon 50L Pack

As a lightweight, midsized backpacking pack, the Muon really stands out for its functional design and its close and comfortable fit. Bring on summer bivvy trips, says Dan Bailey.

9 Apr

Rab Latok 20 pack

Built light but tough, this close-fitting and superbly functional little pack is spot on for minimalist climbing and mountaineering days, says Dan Bailey.

11 Mar

Gear of the Year 2023

Our reviewers see a lot of gear, and while most is pretty good there will always be a few real stand-outs. Looking back over the last 12 months of rigorous in-the-field use, the review team have picked their personal highlights. Here it is, our Gear of the Year...

6 Dec, 2023

Rab Latok Paclite Plus - Best Sub-300g Shell for Mountaineering?

An exceptionally light mountain shell, with a great active cut and a surprisingly affordable...

5 1 Dec, 2023

Rab's Updated Xenair Alpine Jacket

Comfy on the move yet warm when you're stationary, the new version of this synthetic insulated jacket is significantly...

12 21 Nov, 2023

Rab Mythic G Jacket

If you're looking for the best warmth available at a minimalist weight, then this top-of-the-market down jacket must be pretty much the...

26 Oct, 2023

Recycled Gear - Reducing Our Impact

With a growing awareness of environmental issues, and the urgent need for greater sustainability, many outdoor brands...

3 3 Oct, 2023

Latest News from Bronwyn's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

CWIF 16-17th March 2024 - Registration now open!

Join us on Saturday 16th - Sunday 17th March, climb alongside some of the best climbers in the world on problems set by some of the world's best routesetters.

8 Mar

The Wild Country Flow Harness 2.0 Collection

A comfortable, all-round men's and women's harness for indoor, outdoor, sport and multi-pitch use. The Flow 2.0 harness is engineered with a clean, sleek design and comfortable padding for enhanced support and breathability.

5 23 Nov, 2023

Bronwyn Hodgins Interview - Big Walls, Women-Only Events, and Carbon Offsetting E

Bronwyn Hodgins, a professional rock climber and guide from Canada with a deep-rooted love for all facets of climbing, is the embodiment for boundless energy. Her unwavering passion has fueled her...

10 14 Nov, 2023