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)
Course fee: $435. All group camping equipment and food is included. The first class meeting will be held on campus in Bartels Hall, room B01. Other classes will first meet at Bartels Hall and then travel to other areas around Ithaca, New York. This class does have an overnight which leaves at 10:00am Saturday. Transportation is provided.
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)
Course fee: $450. The first class meeting will be held on campus in Bartels Hall, room B01. Other classes will first meet at Bartels Hall and then travel to other areas around Finger Lakes region. This class has two overnight weekends. All group camping equipment and food is included (tent, stove, fuel, cooking pots, etc.).
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)
Course fee: $450. The first class meeting will be held on campus in Bartels Hall, room B01. Other classes will first meet at Bartels Hall and then travel to other areas around Finger Lakes region. This class has two overnight weekends. All group camping equipment and food is included (tent, stove, fuel, cooking pots, etc.).
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)
Course fee: $450. The first class meeting will be held on campus in Bartels Hall, room B01. Other classes will first meet at Bartels Hall and then travel to other areas around Finger Lakes region. This class has two overnight weekends. All group camping equipment and food is included (tent, stove, fuel, cooking pots, etc.).
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)
Course fee: $340. All camping equipment and food is included. The first class meeting will be held on campus in Bartels Hall, room B01. Other classes will first meet at Bartels Hall and then travel to other areas around Ithaca, New York. Transportation is provided to classes off campus.
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)
Class includes one overnight trip in the Finger Lakes region leaving from Bartels Hall at 10:00am on Saturday.