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PE 1603: Snowshoeing and Winter Travel

Snowshoeing on a trail

Ready to enjoy being outside this winter?! Come explore the glens, valleys, and wooded hills blanketed by snow either hiking or on snowshoes if we get enough snow.  This class will be an outdoors hike and students should come prepared for the weather.  Although some gear is available by rental through COE, students should review the enclosed suggested gear list to be best prepared for Ithaca winters.

You may want to consider bringing along these suggested items:

  • Warm Hat
  • Mittens or Gloves
  • Scarf or Neck Gaiter
  • Sun Glasses/ Sun Block/ Lip Balm
  • Base Layer (ex. long underwear top & bottom)
  • Insulating layer (wind &waterproof top & bottom)
  • Wool or synthetic hiking/winter socks
  • Water bottle
  • Small Backpack
Details
Course FeeStudents: $245
Community: $275
CU Faculty/Staff: $265
Fee NotesNone.
AttendanceFirst class is mandatory.
You can miss one class and still receive PE credit.
Prerequisites 
Drop Deadline1/20/26
EnrollmentEnroll through Student Center or by contacting COE at 607-255-6183 or coed@cornell.edu
Links 
Section 1 Schedule
DayDateTime
Friday1/23/261:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Friday1/30/261:30 pm to 5:30pm
Friday2/06/261:30pm to 5:30pm
Friday2/13/261:30pm to 5:30pm
Friday2/20/261:30pm to 5:30pm
Friday Alternate Class2/27/261:30pm to 5:30pm
Section 2 Schedule
DayDateTime
Saturday01/31/2610am to 5pm
Saturday02/07/2610am to 5pm
Saturday2/21/2610am to 5pm
Saturday2/28/2610am to 5pm
Saturday03/07/2610am to 5pm