PE 1641

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PE 1641
Basic Rock Climbing: Closing the Adventure Gap

Course information provided by the 2023-2024 Catalog. Courses of Study 2023-2024 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

Adventure Gap: addressing racial disparities that cause minority populations to be much less likely to seek recreation, adventure, and solace in our wilderness spaces. Come climb with COE and take part in the Cornell climbing community! In this special section of Basic Rock Climbing we will introduce you to rock climbing movement and techniques, belaying, equipment, knots, rappelling, and safety at the Lindseth Climbing Center. In addition, we will explore the roots of the adventure gap and how various organizations are working to bridge it. Courses ensure a high degree of individual and supportive attention. Graduates of this course will build a solid foundation of skills to support future adventures in the vertical world.


Fees Course fee: $325 for instruction.

When Offered Fall, Spring.

Satisfies Requirement Satisfies one PE requirement if taken as PE.

Comments For more information about this course, please visit the Cornell Outdoor Education website.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  6777 PE 1641   LEC 001

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    • W
    • Aug 30 - Nov 8, 2023

    • Brown, G

      McLaughlin, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Drop Deadline: August 21st. Course fee: $325. Come climb with COE and take part in the Cornell climbing community! In this special section of Basic Rock Climbing we will introduce you to rock climbing movement and techniques, belaying, equipment, knots, rappelling, and safety at the Lindseth Climbing Center. In addition, we will explore the roots of the adventure gap and how various organizations are working to bridge it. Courses ensure a high degree of individual and supportive attention. Graduates of this course will build a solid foundation of skills to support future adventures in the vertical world. For more information or to fill out the Fee Waiver Application for a free or reduced course please visit scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses.