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Physical Education

Backpacking & Camping (COE) - Fall 2026

PE 1601 - Backcountry Cooking

Tired of only eating Ramen on trips? Do you wonder about the difference between powdered cheese and real cheese? Ever wanted to learn how to make true gourmet food in the field? This course will introduce students to gourmet skills that can be used in the backcountry.

1 CR S/U NoAud See sections for start dates.
1580 LEC 001
Su
09:00AM - 03:00PM
 
10/25/2026 - 11/08/2026
Leeming, C. (csl45)
W
05:00PM - 07:00PM
 
11/11/2026 - 11/11/2026
Leeming, C. (csl45)
-
 
11/14/2026 - 11/15/2026
Leeming, C. (csl45)
For additional class information, see https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/fall-pe-courses/backpacking-and-camping/bc-cooking. Drop Deadline: Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. Attendance is required. For policies pertaining to absences and Cornell Outdoor Education policies and the Fee Assistance Application, please see https://scl.cornell.edu/sub/coe/pe-courses.

PE 1610 - Backpacking in the Finger Lakes

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.

1 CR S/U NoAud See sections for start dates.
1533 LEC 001
S
10:00AM - 05:00PM
 
09/19/2026 - 09/19/2026
Leeming, C. (csl45)
W
05:00PM - 07:00PM
 
09/23/2026 - 09/30/2026
Leeming, C. (csl45)
-
 
09/26/2026 - 09/27/2026
Leeming, C. (csl45)
-
 
10/02/2026 - 10/04/2026
Leeming, C. (csl45)
For additional class information, see https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/fall-pe-courses/backpacking-and-camping/bpfl. Drop Deadline: Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. Attendance is required. For policies pertaining to absences and Cornell Outdoor Education policies and the Fee Assistance Application, please see https://scl.cornell.edu/sub/coe/pe-courses.
1 CR S/U NoAud See sections for start dates.
1534 LEC 002
S
10:00AM - 05:00PM
 
10/17/2026 - 10/17/2026
Leeming, C. (csl45)
W
05:00PM - 07:00PM
 
10/21/2026 - 10/28/2026
Leeming, C. (csl45)
-
 
10/24/2026 - 10/25/2026
Leeming, C. (csl45)
-
 
10/30/2026 - 11/01/2026
Leeming, C. (csl45)
For additional class information, see https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/fall-pe-courses/backpacking-and-camping/bpfl. Drop Deadline: Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. Attendance is required. For policies pertaining to absences and Cornell Outdoor Education policies and the Fee Assistance Application, please see https://scl.cornell.edu/sub/coe/pe-courses.
1 CR S/U NoAud See sections for start dates.
1535 LEC 003
S
10:00AM - 05:00PM
 
10/24/2026 - 10/24/2026
Leeming, C. (csl45)
W
05:00PM - 07:00PM
 
10/28/2026 - 11/04/2026
Leeming, C. (csl45)
-
 
10/31/2026 - 11/01/2026
Leeming, C. (csl45)
-
 
11/06/2026 - 11/08/2026
Leeming, C. (csl45)
For additional class information, see https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/fall-pe-courses/backpacking-and-camping/bpfl. Drop Deadline: Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. Attendance is required. For policies pertaining to absences and Cornell Outdoor Education policies and the Fee Assistance Application, please see https://scl.cornell.edu/sub/coe/pe-courses.

PE 1613 - Wilderness Survival Skills

Learn what you can do to feel comfortable spending a night alone in the backcountry with limited resources. This course covers general backcountry safety, shelters, signaling, water and food procurement, navigation, and fire starting, as well as nature observation skills.

Choose one lecture and one field studies.
1 CR S/U NoAud See sections for start dates.
1564 LEC 001
W
05:00PM - 07:00PM
 
09/09/2026 - 09/09/2026
Leeming, C. (csl45)
S
10:00AM - 04:00PM
 
09/12/2026 - 09/26/2026
Leeming, C. (csl45)
For additional class information, see https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/fall-pe-courses/backpacking-and-camping/Primitive-Camping-and-Survival-Skills. Drop Deadline: Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. Attendance is required. For policies pertaining to absences and Cornell Outdoor Education policies and the Fee Assistance Application, please see https://scl.cornell.edu/sub/coe/pe-courses.
1565 FLD 801
SSu
10:00AM - 12:00PM
 
10/03/2026 - 10/04/2026
Leeming, C. (csl45)
Taught in the Finger Lakes region.