PE 1613

PE 1613

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

Learn what you can do to feel comfortable spending a night alone in the backcountry with limited resources. This course covers general backcountry safety, shelters, signaling, water and food procurement, navigation, and fire starting, as well as nature observation skills.


Fees Course fee, $340. for instruction, travel, equipment, and food.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2025FA, 2025SP, 2024FA

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First.  Choose one lecture and one field studies.

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1564 PE 1613   LEC 001

    • W
    • Sep 9, 2026
    • Leeming, C

    • S
    • Sep 12 - Sep 26, 2026
    • Leeming, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    For additional class information, see https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/fall-pe-courses/backpacking-and-camping/Primitive-Camping-and-Survival-Skills.
    Drop Deadline: Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. Attendance is required. For policies pertaining to absences and Cornell Outdoor Education policies and the Fee Assistance Application, please see https://scl.cornell.edu/sub/coe/pe-courses.

  •  1565 PE 1613   FLD 801

    • SSu
    • Oct 3 - Oct 4, 2026
    • Leeming, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Taught in the Finger Lakes region.