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PE 1643: Intro to Routesetting

A student is attaching a climbing hold to the climbing wall.

Intro to Routesetting is meant for the climber who has significant climbing experience and is interested in the process of creating climbing movement on the wall. Through this course you will learn how to use industry standard tools and practices to create fun, safe, and aesthetic bouldering problems. Attention will be given to safety precautions, both for the setter and for the climber, hold selection and attachment, giving and receiving feedback during forerunning, and editing your work to achieve your goals. 

Classwork will take place solely on the bouldering wall, and is likely to be removed directly following class.

While this class provides exposure and experience in the routesetting realm, this class is neither a requirement for, or a guarantee of, future setting work at the wall.

Details
Course FeeStudents: $325
Community: $355
CU Faculty/Staff: $340
Fee NotesFee includes climbing pass and free gear rentals for the semester.
AttendanceStudents may miss one class and still receive PE credit.
PrerequisitesAt least 1 year of rock climbing regularly with a focus on bouldering at the V4 (LCC Green tape) level.
Drop Deadline1/21/25
EnrollmentEnroll through Student Center or by contacting COE at 607-255-6183 or coed@cornell.edu
Links

Medical Form

Lindseth Climbing Waiver

Section 1 Schedule
DayDateTime
Sunday2/9/259:55am to 12:55pm
Sunday2/23/259:55am to 12:55pm
Sunday3/2/259:55am to 12:55pm
Sunday3/9/259:55am to 12:55pm
Sunday3/16/259:55am to 12:55pm
Sunday3/23/259:55am to 12:55pm