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Physical Education

XC Skiing & Snowshoeing (COE) - Spring 2026

PE 1603 - Snowshoeing and Winter Travel

Ready to enjoy being outside this winter?! Come explore the glens, valleys, and wooded hills blanketed by snow. Learn about winter natural history, navigation, cold weather safety, and snowshoe history and equipment, while enjoying a great workout and becoming at home in the winter weather.

1 CR S/U NoAud 01/23/2026 - 02/27/2026
2181 LEC 001
F
01:30PM - 05:30PM
 
Leeming, C. (csl45)
Course fee: $245. Classes will briefly meet on campus and then travel to different locations around Tompkins County. Transportation is provided for 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.
1 CR S/U NoAud 01/31/2026 - 03/07/2026
2182 LEC 002
S
10:00AM - 05:00PM
 
Leeming, C. (csl45)
Course fee: $245. Classes will briefly meet on campus and then travel to different locations around Tompkins County. Transportation is provided for 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.

PE 1690 - Cross Country Skiing

Thoroughly enjoy your winter in upstate NY with cross-country skiing. Learn the basics to effectively glide across snow-covered landscapes. Start out with getting comfortable on skis on flat land and progress to learning how to navigate hills and trails on cross-country skis. Explore Ithaca's local forests and ski trails. This is a beginner friendly class and no previous skiing experience is required. Because of the physical nature of this activity, participants should be able to comfortably walk several miles on variable terrain. Stay active this winter, meet new people, and experience the beauty of winter. Transportation, equipment, and instruction are all included. Students will need to provide their own winter attire appropriate for cross-country skiing.

1 CR S/U NoAud See sections for start dates.
2204 LEC 001
S
09:00AM - 05:00PM
 
01/24/2026 - 02/07/2026
Bode, C. (cb896)
Holton, M. (mh45)
W
06:00PM - 08:00PM
 
01/21/2026 - 01/21/2026
Bode, C. (cb896)
Holton, M. (mh45)
Course fee: $385, which includes equipment and instruction. 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 areas in/ around Ithaca. Transportation is provided for classes off campus. Prerequisite: Because of the physical nature of this activity, participants should be able to comfortably walk several miles on variable terrain. Students must attend all classes in order to pass the class. 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.
1 CR S/U NoAud See sections for start dates.
2205 LEC 002
R
06:00PM - 08:00PM
 
01/22/2026 - 01/22/2026
Bode, C. (cb896)
Su
09:00AM - 05:00PM
 
01/25/2026 - 02/08/2026
Bode, C. (cb896)
Course fee: $385, which includes equipment and instruction. 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 areas in/ around Ithaca. Transportation is provided for classes off campus. Prerequisite: Because of the physical nature of this activity, participants should be able to comfortably walk several miles on variable terrain. Students must attend all classes in order to pass the class. 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.
1 CR S/U NoAud See sections for start dates.
2206 LEC 003
R
06:00PM - 08:00PM
 
01/22/2026 - 01/22/2026
Bode, C. (cb896)
Su
09:00AM - 05:00PM
 
01/25/2026 - 02/08/2026
Bode, C. (cb896)
Course fee: $385, which includes equipment and instruction. 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 areas in/ around Ithaca. Transportation is provided for classes off campus. Prerequisite: Because of the physical nature of this activity, participants should be able to comfortably walk several miles on variable terrain. Students must attend all classes in order to pass the class. 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.