PE 1613: Wilderness Survival Skills
Learn what you can do to feel comfortable spending a night alone in the backcountry with limited resources. This course covers general backcountry safety, shelters, signaling, water and food procurement, navigation, and fire starting, as well as nature observation skills.
| Course Fee | Students: $325 Fill out the Fee Waiver Application to apply for a free or reduced PE course. |
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| Fee Notes | All group camping equipment and food is included. |
| Attendance | First class is mandatory. Students can only miss one class and still receive PE Credit for the class. |
| Prerequisites | No previous experience. |
| Drop Deadline | September 3rd |
| Enrollment | Enroll through Student Center or by contacting COE at 607-255-6183 or coed@cornell.edu |
| Links |
| Day | Date | Time |
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| Wednesday | 9/10/25 | 5:00pm to 7:00pm |
| Saturday | 9/13/25 | 10:00am to 4:00pm |
| Saturday | 9/20/25 | 10:00am to 4:00pm |
| Saturday | 9/27/25 | 10:00am to 4:00pm |
| Saturday to Sunday | 10/04 -10/05/25 (overnight) | 10:00am (Sat) to 12:00pm (Sun) |