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PE 1640: Basic Rock Climbing

Climber Bouldering at LCC

We will introduce you to rock climbing movement and techniques, belaying, equipment, knots, rappelling, and safety. Courses ensure a high degree of individual attention and a supportive space to explore the vertical world! Graduates of this course will have the knowledge and skills to push themselves to new challenges while climbing safely and responsibly.

Details
Course Fee

Students: $355
Community: $385
CU Faculty/Staff: $375

Fill out the Fee Waiver Application to apply for a free or reduced PE course. 

Fee NotesFee includes climbing pass and free gear rentals for the semester, which begins on the first day of class.
AttendanceFirst two classes are mandatory.
Students may miss two classes and still receive PE credit.
PrerequisitesNo previous experience.
Drop DeadlineSections 2-8 August 25th, Sections 1 and 9 September 3rd
EnrollmentEnroll through Student Center or by contacting COE at 607-255-6183 or coed@cornell.edu
LinksMedical Form
Lindseth Climbing Waiver
Section 1 Schedule
DayDateTime
Monday9/8/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Monday9/15/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Monday9/22/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Monday9/29/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Monday10/6/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Monday10/20/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Monday10/27/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Monday11/3/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Monday11/10/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Monday11/17/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Monday11/24/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Section 2 Schedule
DayDateTime
Tuesday9/2/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Tuesday9/9/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Tuesday9/16/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Tuesday9/23/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Tuesday9/30/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Tuesday10/7/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Tuesday10/21/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Tuesday10/28/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Tuesday11/4/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Tuesday11/11/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Tuesday11/18/251:25pm to 3:10pm
PE 1642: Women's Basic Rock Climbing Schedule
DayDateTime
Tuesday9/2/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Tuesday9/10/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Tuesday9/16/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Tuesday9/23/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Tuesday9/30/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Tuesday10/7/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Tuesday10/21/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Tuesday10/28/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Tuesday11/4/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Tuesday11/11/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Tuesday11/18/253:15pm to 4:55pm
PE 1641: Basic Rock - Closing the Adventure Gap
DayDateTime
Wednesday9/3/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Wednesday9/10/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Wednesday9/17/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Wednesday9/24/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Wednesday10/1/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Wednesday10/8/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Wednesday10/15/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Wednesday10/22/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Wednesday10/29/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Wednesday11/5/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Wednesday11/12/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Section 5 Schedule
DayDateTime
Thursday9/4/259:20am to 11:00am
Thursday9/11/259:20am to 11:00am
Thursday9/18/259:20am to 11:00am
Thursday9/25/259:20am to 11:00am
Thursday10/2/259:20am to 11:00am
Thursday10/9/259:20am to 11:00am
Thursday10/16/259:20am to 11:00am
Thursday10/23/259:20am to 11:00am
Thursday10/30/259:20am to 11:00am
Thursday11/6/259:20am to 11:00am
Thursday11/13/259:20am to 11:00am
Section 6 Schedule
DayDateTime
Thursday9/4/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Thursday9/11/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Thursday9/18/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Thursday9/25/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Thursday10/2/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Thursday10/9/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Thursday10/16/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Thursday10/23/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Thursday10/30/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Thursday11/6/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Thursday11/13/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Section 7 Schedule
DayDateTime
Thursday9/4/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Thursday9/11/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Thursday9/18/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Thursday9/25/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Thursday10/2/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Thursday10/9/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Thursday10/16/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Thursday10/23/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Thursday10/30/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Thursday11/6/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Thursday11/13/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Section 8 Schedule
DayDateTime
Friday9/5/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Friday9/12/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Friday9/19/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Friday9/26/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Friday10/3/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Friday10/17/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Friday10/24/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Friday10/31/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Friday11/7/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Friday11/14/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Friday11/21/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Section 9 Schedule
DayDateTime
Saturday9/6/2510:45am to 12:55pm
Saturday9/13/2510:45am to 12:55pm
Saturday9/20/2510:45am to 12:55pm
Saturday9/27/2510:45am to 12:55pm
Saturday10/4/2510:45am to 12:55pm
Saturday10/18/2510:45am to 12:55pm
Saturday10/25/2510:45am to 12:55pm
Saturday11/1/2510:45am to 12:55pm
Saturday11/8/2510:45am to 12:55pm