PE 1601

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  • Schedule of Classes - March 20, 2026 3:39PM EDT

PE 1601
Backcountry Cooking

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

Tired of only eating Ramen on trips? Do you wonder about the difference between powdered cheese and real cheese? Ever wanted to learn how to make true gourmet food in the field? This course will introduce students to gourmet skills that can be used in the backcountry.


Fees Course fee, $415. For instruction and materials. For the specific information regarding this class, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2025FA, 2025SP, 2024FA

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1902 PE 1601   LEC 001

    • Su
    • Oct 14 - Dec 4, 2026

    • Leeming, C

    • W
    • Oct 14 - Dec 4, 2026

    • Leeming, C

    • Oct 14 - Dec 4, 2026

    • Leeming, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Course fee: $415. All group camping equipment and food is included. 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, New York. This class does have an overnight (11/15/2025-11/16/2025) which leaves at 10:00am Saturday. Transportation is provided.
    Drop Deadline: Wednesday, September 2, 2026. 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 policies and the Fee Assistance Application, please see https://scl.cornell.edu/sub/coe/pe-courses.

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