Wellness Rock Climbing
Whether you are a complete beginner (Wellness 1) or a more experienced rock climber (Wellness 2), why not spend your lunch break on the climbing wall? These courses are composed of graduate students and Cornell professional staff including their spouses/partners and are instructed by some of our most experienced climbing staff.
Wellness Rock Climbing 1
If you have ever wanted to try rock climbing, Cornell is the place to begin! Our Wellness Rock Climbing course is for beginner. For the beginner, the course introduces you to rock climbing equipment, knots, rope handling, belaying, safety, and various climbing techniques. Graduates of the class will learn the skills to be certified to belay at the Lindseth Climbing Center and will be on their way to climbing on their own for fun and fitness.
Wellness Rock Climbing 2
For the more experienced climber, this class will provide an opportunity to learn more advanced techniques such as climbing efficiency and reading routes, and hone your climbing skills in a supportive instructional environment. Top Rope Belay certification required.
| Course Fee | Wellness Recreation Members $175 Non-Wellness Recreation Members $250 |
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| Fee Includes | Fee includes climbing pass and free gear rentals for the semester, which begins on the first day of class. |
| Attendance | First two classes are mandatory. |
| Prerequisites | Wellness 1: No previous experience Wellness 2: Belay certification at the Lindseth Climbing Center and some time climbing regularly |
| Drop Deadline | August 26th |
| Enrollment | Enroll online through this portal (select "Climbing Lessons") or by contacting COE at 607-255-6183 or coed@cornell.edu Enrollment in each section limited to 8 students. |
| Links | Medical Form |
| Day | Date | Time |
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| Tuesday | 9/2/25 | 12:00pm to 1:15pm |
| Thursday | 9/4/25 | 12:00pm to 1:15pm |
| Tuesday | 9/9/25 | 12:00pm to 1:15pm |
| Thursday | 9/11/25 | 12:00pm to 1:15pm |
| Tuesday | 9/16/25 | 12:00pm to 1:15pm |
| Thursday | 9/17/25 | 12:00pm to 1:15pm |
| Tuesday | 9/23/25 | 12:00pm to 1:15pm |
| Thursday | 9/25/25 | 12:00pm to 1:15pm |
| Tuesday | 9/30/25 | 12:00pm to 1:15pm |
| Thursday | 10/2/25 | 12:00pm to 1:15pm |
| Tuesday | 10/7/25 | 12:00pm to 1:15pm |
| Thursday | 10/9/25 | 12:00pm to 1:15pm |
| Tuesday | 10/14/25 | 12:00pm to 1:15pm |
| Thursday | 10/16/25 | 12:00pm to 1:15pm |
| Tuesday | 10/21/25 | 12:00pm to 1:15pm |