PE 1654

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PE 1654
Ice Climbing

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

Join us as we tiptoe up frozen waterfalls in the beautiful setting of the Adirondack Mountains. Come learn the fundamentals of this incredibly unique form of climbing while enjoying a long weekend in the beauty of a Northeastern winter. This course will take place in very cold temperatures during the day and includes indoor lodging at night. Emphasis is on front pointing and belayed technical climbing - techniques best suited to the steep water ice typically found in the Northeast. Covers equipment, German technique (front pointing), tool selection and placement, and winter safety and comfort.

When Offered Spring.

Fees Course fee: $595 for instruction/travel and food.

Satisfies Requirement Satisfies one PE requirement if taken as PE. Participation in all class sessions is required to receive PE credit.

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First.  Choose one lecture and one field studies.

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11886 PE 1654   LEC 001

  •  
    • MW
    • Feb 10 - Feb 12, 2025

    • McLaughlin, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Course fee: $595.The first two classes will be held on campus at Bartels Hall. Transportation is provided for 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.

  • 11889 PE 1654   FLD 801

  •  
    • TBA
    • Feb 14 - Feb 17, 2025

    • McLaughlin, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Taught in Lake Placid, NY.
    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.