PE 1641

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PE 1641
Basic Rock Climbing: Closing the Adventure Gap

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

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.

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

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

  •  4341 PE 1641   LEC 001

    • W
    • Sep 3 - Nov 12, 2025

    • McLaughlin, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Course fee: $355. Fee includes climbing pass and free gear rentals for the semester, which begins on the first day of class. No previous experience necessary!
    Drop Deadline: Monday, August 25, 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.

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