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PE 1640: Basic Rock Climbing

Climber Bouldering at LCC

We will introduce you to rock climbing movement and techniques, belaying, equipment, knots, rappelling, and safety. Courses ensure a high degree of individual attention and a supportive space to explore the vertical world! Graduates of this course will have the knowledge and skills to push themselves to new challenges while climbing safely and responsibly.

Details
Course FeeStudents: $325*
Community: $355
CU Faculty/Staff: $340
Fee Notes

Fee includes climbing pass and free gear rentals for the semester.

*If your financial aid package has a total family contribution (TFC) under $36,000, your course fee can be reduced to $99 by filling out the Fee Waiver Application. You can find your TFC on Student Center under View Financial Aid > 2025 > Aid Offer.

AttendanceFirst two classes are mandatory.
Students may miss one class and still receive PE credit.
PrerequisitesNo previous experience.
Drop Deadline1/21/25
EnrollmentEnroll through Student Center or by contacting COE at 607-255-6183 or coed@cornell.edu
LinksMedical Form
Lindseth Climbing Waiver
Section 1 Schedule
DayDateTime
Monday2/3/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Monday2/10/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Monday2/24/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Monday3/3/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Monday3/10/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Monday3/17/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Monday3/24/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Monday4/7/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Monday4/14/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Monday4/21/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Monday4/28/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Section 2 Schedule
DayDateTime
Tuesday1/28/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Tuesday2/4/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Tuesday2/11/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Tuesday2/25/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Tuesday3/4/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Tuesday3/11/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Tuesday3/18/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Tuesday3/25/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Tuesday4/8/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Tuesday4/15/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Tuesday4/22/251:25pm to 3:10pm
PE 1642: Women's Basic Rock Climbing
DayDateTime
Tuesday1/28/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Tuesday2/4/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Tuesday2/11/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Tuesday2/25/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Tuesday3/4/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Tuesday3/11/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Tuesday3/18/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Tuesday3/25/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Tuesday4/8/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Tuesday4/15/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Tuesday4/22/253:15pm to 4:55pm
PE 1641: Basic Rock - Closing the Adventure Gap
DayDateTime
Wednesday1/29/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Wednesday2/5/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Wednesday2/12/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Wednesday2/19/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Wednesday2/26/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Wednesday3/5/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Wednesday3/12/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Wednesday3/19/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Wednesday3/26/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Wednesday4/9/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Wednesday4/16/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Section 5 Schedule
DayDateTime
Thursday1/30/259:20am to 11:00am
Thursday2/6/259:20am to 11:00am
Thursday2/13/259:20am to 11:00am
Thursday2/20/259:20am to 11:00am
Thursday2/27/259:20am to 11:00am
Thursday3/6/259:20am to 11:00am
Thursday3/13/259:20am to 11:00am
Thursday3/20/259:20am to 11:00am
Thursday3/27/259:20am to 11:00am
Thursday4/10/259:20am to 11:00am
Thursday4/17/259:20am to 11:00am
Section 6 Schedule
DayDateTime
Thursday1/30/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Thursday2/6/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Thursday2/13/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Thursday2/20/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Thursday2/27/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Thursday3/6/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Thursday3/13/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Thursday3/20/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Thursday3/27/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Thursday4/10/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Thursday4/17/251:25pm to 3:10pm
Section 7 Schedule
DayDateTime
Thursday1/30/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Thursday2/6/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Thursday2/13/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Thursday2/20/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Thursday2/27/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Thursday3/6/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Thursday3/13/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Thursday3/20/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Thursday3/27/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Thursday4/10/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Thursday4/17/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Section 8 Schedule
DayDateTime
Friday1/31/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Friday2/7/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Friday2/14/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Friday2/21/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Friday2/28/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Friday3/7/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Friday3/14/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Friday3/21/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Friday4/11/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Friday4/18/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Friday4/25/253:15pm to 4:55pm
Section 9 Schedule
DayDateTime
Saturday2/22/2510:45am to 12:55pm
Saturday3/1/2510:45am to 12:55pm
Saturday3/8/2510:45am to 12:55pm
Saturday3/15/2510:45am to 12:55pm
Saturday3/22/2510:45am to 12:55pm
Saturday4/12/2510:45am to 12:55pm
Saturday4/19/2510:45am to 12:55pm
Saturday4/26/2510:45am to 12:55pm
Saturday5/3/2510:45am to 12:55pm