PE 1651

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  • Schedule of Classes - October 15, 2026 7:07PM EDT

PE 1651
Introduction to Outdoor Rock Climbing

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

Learn basic rock climbing skills on real rock! We'll spend a glorious weekend climbing, tent camping, and relaxing at Minnewaska State Park in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains. We will cover climbing equipment and technique, knots, belaying, rappelling, and natural history. No experience necessary.


Fees Course fee, $445. Fee for climbing equipment, group camping gear, and food. If you don't have your own, personal camping gear is available for rent at a 25% discount.

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

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Syllabi: none

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

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  2669 PE 1651   LEC 001

  •  
    • MW
    • Apr 12 - Apr 14, 2027

    • McLaughlin, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    For additional class information, visit: https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/spring-pe-courses/rock-climbing/intro-outdoor-rock-climbing
    Drop Deadline: Tuesday, January 25, 2027. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 administrative fee if they do not drop by the deadline. Attendance is required. For policies pertaining to absences and 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.

  •  2671 PE 1651   FLD 801

  •  
    • FSSu
    • Apr 16 - Apr 18, 2027

    • McLaughlin, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Taught in Minnewaska State Park, NY.

Syllabi: none

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

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  2670 PE 1651   LEC 002

  •  
    • MW
    • Apr 19 - Apr 21, 2027

    • McLaughlin, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    For additional class information, visit: https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/spring-pe-courses/rock-climbing/intro-outdoor-rock-climbing
    Drop Deadline: Tuesday, January 25, 2027. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 administrative fee if they do not drop by the deadline. Attendance is required. For policies pertaining to absences and 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.

  •  2672 PE 1651   FLD 802

  •  
    • FSSu
    • Apr 23 - Apr 25, 2027

    • McLaughlin, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Taught in Minnewaska State Park, NY.