PE 1640

Basic Rock Climbing

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2024-2025 Catalog.

We will introduce you to rock climbing movement and techniques, belaying, equipment, knots, rappelling, and safety. Courses ensure a high degree of individual attention and a supportive space to explore the vertical world! Graduates of this course will have the knowledge and skills to push themselves to new challenges while climbing safely and responsibly.

Fees Course fee: $325 for instruction. Course fee includes climbing pass and free gear rentals for the semester, which begins on the first day of class.

Last 4 terms offered 2025SP, 2024FA, 2024SP, 2023FA

When Offered Fall, Spring.

Satisfies Requirement Satisfies one PE requirement if taken as PE. First two classes are required, students may miss one class and still receive PE credit.

Comments For important information about the course (dates, drop deadline, supplies list, etc.) please visit the Cornell Outdoor Education website.

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