PE 1654

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

PE 1654
Ice Climbing

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

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.


Fees 595. for instruction/travel and food.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2024SP, 2023SP, 2022SP

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Syllabi: none

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

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 10063 PE 1654   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Jan 20 - Mar 10, 2026

    • 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.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  • 10066 PE 1654   FLD 801

  •  
    • Jan 20 - Mar 10, 2026

    • 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.