PE 1653

PE 1653

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

Enjoy world-class rock climbing at one of the premier areas in the US, the Shawangunks! After two introductory classes at the Lindseth Climbing Center, we will travel to the 'Gunks for 4 days of rock climbing that will teach you the skills to follow multi-pitch climbs. During fall foliage the natural beauty of the 'Gunks is superb and the climbing is some of the best in the world. A student-to-instructor ratio of 2:1 ensures individual attention and plenty of climbing for all. Must have Basic Rock Climbing or equivalent experience, Top rope belay certification minimum, Lead belay recommended.


Fees Course fee, $570. for climbing equipment and group camping gear. If you don't have your own, personal camping gear is available for rent at a 25% discount. For the specific information regarding this class, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA

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

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1571 PE 1653   LEC 001

    • M
    • Sep 28 - Oct 5, 2026
    • McLaughlin, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    For additional class information, see https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/fall-pe-courses/rock-climbing/shawangunks-rock-climbing.
    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.

  •  1572 PE 1653   FLD 801

    • MTFSSu
    • Oct 9 - Oct 13, 2026
    • McLaughlin, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Taught at Shawangunks in New Paltz, NY.