PE 1613

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PE 1613
Wilderness Survival Skills

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.

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.

When Offered Fall, Spring.

Fees Course fee: $295 for instruction/travel and food. All camping equipment and food is included.

Satisfies Requirement Satisfies one PE requirement if taken as PE. First class is required, students must attend all classes to receive PE credit. 

Comments For important information about the course (dates, drop deadline, supplies list, etc.) please visit the Cornell Outdoor Education website. 

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 12365 PE 1613   LEC 001

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    • W
    • Apr 9, 2025

    • Leeming, C

    • S
    • Apr 12 - Apr 19, 2025

    • Leeming, C

    • SSu TBA
    • Apr 26 - Apr 27, 2025

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Course fee: $295. The first class meeting will be held on campus in Bartels Hall, room B01. Other classes will first meet at Bartels Hall and then travel to other areas around Ithaca, NY. Class includes an overnight trip. Transportation is provided to classes off campus.
    Drop Deadline: Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 administrative fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Cornell Outdoor Education courses, including the Fee Waiver Application for a free or reduced course, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/enrollment-policies.