PE 1655

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PE 1655
Introduction to Traditional Lead Climbing

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

This class will teach you the skills needed to start trad climbing on your own. Learn to place and evaluate trad gear, build trad anchors, belay from above, and rappel. We will introduce skills at the Lindseth Climbing Center and travel for a weekend climbing and camping in the 'Gunks to get experience on real rock.

When Offered Spring.

Fees Course fee: $495 for instruction/travel and food.

Satisfies Requirement Satisfies one PE requirement if taken as PE.

Comments Prerequisite: at least 1 year of rock climbing regularly. Lead certification at Lindseth Climbing Center. Outdoor rock climbing experience recommended. For more information about this course, please visit the Cornell Outdoor Education website.

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Syllabi: none

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

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11796 PE 1655   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Apr 24 - May 1, 2024

    • McLaughlin, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Course fee: $495. First two classes will take place at Bartels Hall room B01/ Lindseth Climbing. The weekend trip (5/3-5/5) will first meet at Bartels Hall and then head out to Shawangunks located in New Paltz, NY. Transportation is provided for classes off campus. Prerequisites: At least 1 year of rock climbing regularly. Lead certification at Lindseth Climbing Center. PE 1653 or PE 1645 or equivalent personal outdoor rock climbing experience following traditional lead climbs required. Instructor approval required before registering ([email protected]).
    Drop Deadline: Monday, January 22, 2024. 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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  • 11797 PE 1655   FLD 801

    • F
    • May 3, 2024

    • McLaughlin, A

    • S
    • May 4, 2024

    • McLaughlin, A

    • Su
    • May 5, 2024

    • McLaughlin, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Course fee: $495. First two classes will take place at Bartels Hall room B01/ Lindseth Climbing. The weekend trip (5/3-5/5) will first meet at Bartels Hall and then head out to Shawangunks located in New Paltz, NY. Transportation is provided for classes off campus. Prerequisites: At least 1 year of rock climbing regularly. Lead certification at Lindseth Climbing Center. PE 1653 or PE 1645 or equivalent personal outdoor rock climbing experience following traditional lead climbs required. Instructor approval required before registering ([email protected]).
    Drop Deadline: Monday, January 22, 2024. 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.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)