PE 1646

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PE 1646
Intermediate Rock Climbing

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

Refine your climbing skills and get individual coaching to build your techniques on various terrain, learn how to stand on and grip more advanced holds, and expand your climbing repertoire as you piece moves together to work through tricky sequences. This course is designed for those with exposure to rock climbing basics and belay experience.This class does NOT cover the skills necessary for lead climbing. You may consider the Sport Lead Class or a Learn to Lead Lesson.


Prerequisites basic Rock Climbing or equivalent personal experience and previous Top Rope Belay Certification at the Lindseth Climbing Center.

Fees Course fee, $355. For instruction. Climbing pass and gear rentals included for the semester.

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1915 PE 1646   LEC 001

    • M
    • Aug 31 - Dec 7, 2026

    • 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. Prerequisite: Basic Rock Climbing or equivalent personal experience and Top Rope Belay Certification at Lindseth Belay Certification. The class will take place at the Lindseth Climbing center located in Bartels Hall.
    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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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1916 PE 1646   LEC 002

    • W
    • Aug 31 - Dec 7, 2026

    • 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. Prerequisite: Basic Rock Climbing or equivalent personal experience and Top Rope Belay Certification at Lindseth Belay Certification. The class will take place at the Lindseth Climbing center located in Bartels Hall.
    Drop Deadline: Monday, August 24, 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.

    Department Consent Required (Add)