Caving (COE) - Spring 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.
2172
LEC
001
M
06:00PM - 09:00PM
04/27/2026 - 04/27/2026
Holton, M. (mh45)
W
04:00PM - 06:00PM
04/29/2026 - 04/29/2026
Holton, M. (mh45)
Course fee: $425. The first class meeting will be held on campus in Bartels Hall, room B01. Explore caves in Central Pennsylvania (PA) and Eastern New York (NY); transportation is provided to classes off campus.
Drop Deadline: Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 administrative fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to 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.
2173
FLD
801
FSSu
05:00PM - 09:00PM
05/01/2026 - 05/03/2026
Holton, M. (mh45)
Course fee: $425. The first class meeting will be held on campus in Bartels Hall, room B01. Explore caves in Pennsylvania (PA) and Eastern New York (NY); transportation is provided to classes off campus.
Drop Deadline: Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 administrative fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to 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.