PE 1613

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  • Schedule of Classes - September 22, 2025 1:06PM EDT

PE 1613
Wilderness Survival Skills

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

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.


Fees 295. for instruction/travel and food. All camping equipment and food is included.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2025SP, 2024FA, 2024SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 10543 PE 1613   LEC 001

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    • W
    • Mar 11 - May 5, 2026

    • Leeming, C

    • S
    • Mar 11 - May 5, 2026

    • Leeming, C

    • SSu
    • Mar 11 - May 5, 2026

  • 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.