PE 1653

PE 1653

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 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.


Fees REF-FA25 Course fee, $545. Fee includes all 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 3 terms offered 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA

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

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 10602 PE 1653   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Oct 6 - Oct 8, 2025
    • McLaughlin, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Course fee: $545. Instructor approval required before registering (email: anm67). The first and second class will meet on campus at the Lindseth Climbing Center, located in Bartels Hall. Transportation is provided for classes off campus. Prerequisites: Basic Rock Climbing or equivalent experience, Top rope belay certification minimum, Lead belay recommended.
    Drop Deadline: Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop 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.

  • 10608 PE 1653   FLD 801

    • MTFSSu
    • Oct 10 - Oct 14, 2025
    • McLaughlin, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    The weekend trip over fall break, 10/10/25 - 10/14/2025, will first meet at Bartels Hall at 5:00PM and then head out to Shawangunks located in New Paltz, New York. Transportation is provided.