PE 1655

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  • Schedule of Classes - October 15, 2026 7:07PM EDT

PE 1655
Introduction to Traditional Lead Climbing

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

This class will teach you the skills needed to start trad climbing on your own. Learn to place and evaluate trad gear, build trad anchors, belay from above, and rappel. We will introduce skills at the Lindseth Climbing Center and travel for a weekend climbing and camping in the 'Gunks to get experience on real rock. Must have at least 1 year of rock climbing regularly. Lead certification at Lindseth Climbing Center. PE 1653 or PE 1645 or equivalent personal outdoor rock climbing experience following traditional lead climbs required.


Fees Course fee, $570. Fee for instruction, travel, and food.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2024SP, 2023SP, 2022SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second.  Choose one lecture and one field studies.

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  2665 PE 1655   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Apr 21 - Apr 28, 2027

    • McLaughlin, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    For additional class information and instructor consent, visit: https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/spring-pe-courses/rock-climbing/trad-rock-climbing
    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.

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  •  2666 PE 1655   FLD 801

    • FSSu
    • Apr 30 - May 2, 2027

    • McLaughlin, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Taught in Shawangunks, NY.

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