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Physical Education

Backpacking & Camping (COE) - Spring 2027

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.
2715 LEC 001
W
05:00PM - 07:00PM
 
04/07/2027 - 04/07/2027
Leeming, C. (csl45)
Su
09:00AM - 03:00PM
 
04/11/2027 - 04/18/2027
Leeming, C. (csl45)
SSu
10:00AM - 12:00PM
 
04/24/2027 - 04/25/2027
Leeming, C. (csl45)
For additional class information, visit: https://scl.cornell.edu/sub/coe/pe-courses/spring-pe-courses/backpacking-and-camping/bc-cooking Drop Deadline: Tuesday, January 25, 2027. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 administrative fee if they do not drop by the deadline. Attendance is required. For policies pertaining to absences and Cornell Outdoor Education courses, including the Fee Waiver Application for a free or reduced course, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/enrollment-policies.

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.
2660 LEC 001
W
05:00PM - 07:00PM
 
03/03/2027 - 03/17/2027
Leeming, C. (csl45)
S
10:00AM - 04:30PM
 
03/06/2027 - 03/06/2027
Leeming, C. (csl45)
SSu
10:00AM - 12:00PM
 
03/13/2027 - 03/14/2027
Leeming, C. (csl45)
FSSu
05:00PM - 11:59PM
 
03/19/2027 - 03/21/2027
Leeming, C. (csl45)
For additional class information, visit: https://scl.cornell.edu/sub/coe/pe-courses/spring-pe-courses/backpacking-and-camping/bpfl Drop Deadline: Tuesday, January 25, 2027. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 administrative fee if they do not drop by the deadline. Attendance is required. For policies pertaining to absences and Cornell Outdoor Education courses, including the Fee Waiver Application for a free or reduced course, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/enrollment-policies.
1 CR S/U NoAud See sections for start dates.
2661 LEC 002
W
05:00PM - 07:00PM
 
04/07/2027 - 04/21/2027
Leeming, C. (csl45)
S
10:00AM - 04:30PM
 
04/10/2027 - 04/10/2027
Leeming, C. (csl45)
FSSu
05:00PM - 11:59PM
 
04/23/2027 - 04/25/2027
Leeming, C. (csl45)
SSu
10:00AM - 12:00PM
 
04/17/2027 - 04/18/2027
Leeming, C. (csl45)
For additional class information, visit: https://scl.cornell.edu/sub/coe/pe-courses/spring-pe-courses/backpacking-and-camping/bpfl Drop Deadline: Tuesday, January 25, 2027. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 administrative fee if they do not drop by the deadline. Attendance is required. For policies pertaining to absences and Cornell Outdoor Education courses, including the Fee Waiver Application for a free or reduced course, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/enrollment-policies.
1 CR S/U NoAud See sections for start dates.
2662 LEC 003
S
10:00AM - 04:30PM
 
04/10/2027 - 04/10/2027
W
05:00PM - 07:00PM
 
04/07/2027 - 04/21/2027
SSu
10:00AM - 12:00PM
 
04/17/2027 - 04/18/2027
FSSu
05:00PM - 11:59PM
 
04/23/2027 - 04/25/2027
For additional class information, visit: https://scl.cornell.edu/sub/coe/pe-courses/spring-pe-courses/backpacking-and-camping/bpfl Drop Deadline: Tuesday, January 25, 2027. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 administrative fee if they do not drop by the deadline. Attendance is required. For policies pertaining to absences and Cornell Outdoor Education courses, including the Fee Waiver Application for a free or reduced course, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/enrollment-policies.

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.

1 CR S/U NoAud See sections for start dates.
2691 LEC 001
W
05:00PM - 07:00PM
 
04/07/2027 - 04/07/2027
Leeming, C. (csl45)
S
10:00AM - 04:00PM
 
04/10/2027 - 04/17/2027
Leeming, C. (csl45)
SSu
10:00AM - 12:00PM
 
04/24/2027 - 04/25/2027
Leeming, C. (csl45)
For additional class information, visit: https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/spring-pe-courses/backpacking-and-camping/primitive-camping Drop Deadline: Tuesday, January 25, 2027. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 administrative fee if they do not drop by the deadline. Attendance is required. For policies pertaining to absences and Cornell Outdoor Education courses, including the Fee Waiver Application for a free or reduced course, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/enrollment-policies.