Cornell Outdoor Education

Cornell Outdoor Education Getting Cornellians outside since 1972. While COE serves a variety of populations, its central mission is to serve Cornell students.

Cornell Outdoor Education (COE) is the largest and most comprehensive collegiate outdoor education program in the country. COE uses challenge, adventure, and outdoor experiences, with reflection and analysis, to help individuals and teams learn and grow. COE classes and programs, by complementing academic and classroom offerings, provide students with real world leadership and team opportunities.

Late night Clave! Welcome back, Wizards!
09/04/2026

Late night Clave! Welcome back, Wizards!

Epic quantities of Outdoor Odyssey gear drying in the Ramin Room. We have exactly 2 hours to pick this all up before we ...
08/19/2026

Epic quantities of Outdoor Odyssey gear drying in the Ramin Room. We have exactly 2 hours to pick this all up before we have to relinquish the room. Wish us luck!

Another year begins! Outdoor Odyssey 4, 6, and 8 day trips are all in the field today!
08/14/2026

Another year begins! Outdoor Odyssey 4, 6, and 8 day trips are all in the field today!

In the last 20 years we have never set a rope so high in an Ithaca tree. Solidly 100 feet up in one of the biggest trees...
08/11/2026

In the last 20 years we have never set a rope so high in an Ithaca tree. Solidly 100 feet up in one of the biggest trees in Ithaca. Outdoor Odyssey tripper Ariana F. wins the prize for making it all the way to the top!

Christine and Ben got married! (No, the other Ben!)
07/11/2026

Christine and Ben got married! (No, the other Ben!)

Today’s public service on a 90 degree day…Gorge Stewards handing out ice cold water on the Cascadilla Gorge trail!
06/30/2026

Today’s public service on a 90 degree day…Gorge Stewards handing out ice cold water on the Cascadilla Gorge trail!

We had two guest Gorge Stewards join Helena today…
06/29/2026

We had two guest Gorge Stewards join Helena today…

Thanks, Gorge Stewards!
06/25/2026

Thanks, Gorge Stewards!

Through a safety program that combines education and enforcement, Cornell is working to ensure that visitors and students can enjoy its iconic gorges.

Great turnout today for TreeFest!
06/21/2026

Great turnout today for TreeFest!

A peaceful moment on the Redwoods Expedition…
06/06/2026

A peaceful moment on the Redwoods Expedition…

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