Caving (COE) - Fall 2026
PE 1630 - Caving
The most exciting and unknown terrestrial frontier lies deep inside cave systems! Expand your horizons to include the netherworld. Learn cave geology, map reading skills, rope systems, cave safety, environmental concerns, and hone teamwork and communication skills in this introductory class. Expect to be challenged and inspired as you explore caves in Eastern NY. You can expect to crawl and get dirty in these wild, beautiful caves. One weekend outing includes car camping.
Choose one lecture and one field studies.
1 CR
S/U NoAud
See sections for start dates.
1557
LEC
001
T
06:00PM - 09:00PM
09/08/2026 - 09/08/2026
Holton, M. (mh45)
W
03:00PM - 05:00PM
09/09/2026 - 09/09/2026
Holton, M. (mh45)
Course fee: $445. All group camping equipment, caving specific gear, and food is included in the course fee. The first two class meetings will be held on campus in Bartels Hall, room B01. Transportation is provided to classes off campus for the field section.
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.
1559
FLD
801
FSSu
05:00PM - 09:00PM
09/11/2026 - 09/13/2026
Holton, M. (mh45)
There is one overnight weekend trip to caves in Eastern New York, leaving Bartels Hall at 5:00pm on Friday. Transportation is provided.
Choose one lecture and one field studies.
1 CR
S/U NoAud
See sections for start dates.
1558
LEC
002
M
06:00PM - 09:00PM
09/14/2026 - 09/14/2026
Holton, M. (mh45)
W
03:00PM - 05:00PM
09/16/2026 - 09/16/2026
Holton, M. (mh45)
Course fee: $445. All group camping equipment, caving specific gear, and food is included in the course fee. The first two class meetings will be held on campus in Bartels Hall, room B01. Transportation is provided to classes off campus for the field section.
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.
1560
FLD
802
FSSu
05:00PM - 09:00PM
09/18/2026 - 09/20/2026
Holton, M. (mh45)
There is one overnight weekend trip to caves in Eastern New York, leaving Bartels Hall at 5:00pm on Friday. Transportation is provided.