PE 1653: Shawangunks Rock Climbing - Fall Break
Enjoy world-class rock climbing at one of the premier areas in the US, the Shawangunks! After two introductory classes at the Lindseth Climbing Center, we will travel to the 'Gunks for 4 days of rock climbing that will teach you the skills to follow multi-pitch climbs. During fall foliage the natural beauty of the 'Gunks is superb and the climbing is some of the best in the world. A student-to-instructor ratio of 2:1 ensures individual attention and plenty of climbing for all.
| Course Fee | Students: $495 Fill out the Fee Waiver Application to apply for a free or reduced PE course. |
|---|---|
| Fee Notes | Includes all climbing equipment and group camping gear (tents, stoves, etc.) If you don't have your own, personal camping gear (sleeping bag, headlamp, etc.) is available for rent at a 25% discount. See Equipment List below for details. |
| Attendance | Participation in all class sessions is required in order to receive PE credit. |
| Prerequisites | Basic Rock Climbing or equivalent experience. Top rope belay certification minimum, Lead belay certification recommended. Instructor approval required before registering (anm67@cornell.edu). |
| Drop Deadline | September 4th |
| Enrollment | Enroll through Student Center or by contacting COE at 607-255-6183 or coed@cornell.edu |
| Links | Medical Form Lindseth Climbing Waiver |
| Day | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10/6/25 | 6:00pm to 10:00pm |
| Wednesday | 10/8/25 | 6:00pm to 10:00pm |
| Fri-Tue | 10/10/25 to 10/14/25 | 5:00pm to 10:00pm |
Rock Climbing Equipment List
* These items are provided by COE and are covered in the course fee.
** These items can be rented from the COE Outfitting. Prices below reflect 25% discount, tax not included.
Clothing
- Synthetic base layers for bad weather
- Cotton t-shirts for nice weather
- Closed toe shoes. No sandals, even around camp!
- Wool or synthetic socks
- **Waterproof rain jacket with hood, available for $11.25 from COE Outfitting
- **Waterproof rain pants, available for $9.00 from COE Outfitting
- Warm hat
- 1-2 Insulating layers: fleece or synthetic fill jacket
- Warm gloves
Camping Items
- *Sleeping bag, rated for 25F or lower
- *Sleeping pad
- Pillow (optional)
- Bowl, spoon, mug
- *Pack or duffel bag to carry it all
Personal Items
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses (optional)
- **Working headlamp and an extra set of fresh batteries, available for $13.50 from COE Outfitting
- Personal medicine
- Feminine hygiene products
- Food or money for travel meals
- Camera (optional)
- Water bottles to hold 2 liters of water
Climbing Gear
- *Helmet
- *Harness
- *Climbing shoes
- Backpack to carry personal and a some of group climbing gear
Group Gear
- * Tents and Tarps
- * Cooking gear & Food
- * First Aid Kit
- * Climbing Equipment