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Cornell Outdoor Education

PE 1610: Backpacking in the Finger Lakes

A group of hikers

Escape from campus to explore the glens, gorges, wooded hills, waterfalls, vistas and trails of the Finger Lakes region. Learn basic outdoor living skills, including hiking, navigation, equipment selection and use, camping, backcountry cooking, and safety.

Details

Course Fee

Students: $395*
Community: $425
CU Faculty/Staff: $410

*Free to students who are in need of a PE credit. (Students will first be billed the course fee, after passing and completing the course they will then be reimbursed the course fee. You must fulfill those requirements in order to receive the reimbursement.)
Fee Notes

All group camping equipment and food

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

Attendance

 First class is mandatory.
Students must attend all classes to receive PE credit.

Prerequisites

 No previous experience.

Drop Deadline

 1/22/24

Enrollment

 Enroll through Student Center or by contacting COE at 607-255-6183 or coed@cornell.edu

Links

 Medical Form
Section 1 Schedule

Day

Date

Time
Saturday 3/09/24 10:00am to 4:30pm
Wednesday 3/13/24 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Sat-Sun

3/16/24-3/17/24 (Overnight)

 10:00am to 12:00pm
Wednesday 3/20/24 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Fri-Sun 3/22/24-3/24/24 (Overnight) 5:00pm to 12:00pm
Section 2 Schedule

Day

Date

Time
Saturday 4/13/24 10:00am to 4:30pm
Wednesday 4/17/24 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Sat-Sun 4/20/24 - 4/21/24 (Overnight) 10:00am to 12:00pm
Wednesday 4/24/24 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Fri-Sun 4/26/24-4/28/24 (Overnight) 5:00pm to 12:00pm
Section 3 Schedule

Day

Date

Time
Saturday 4/13/24 10:00am to 4:30pm
Wednesday 4/17/24 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Sat-Sun 4/20/24 - 4/21/24 (Overnight) 10:00am to 12:00pm
Wednesday 4/24/24 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Fri-Sun 4/26/24-4/28/24 (Overnight) 5:00pm to 12:00pm