About Us

Join our climbing community at Cornell! We are a group of Cornell students who are striving to make climbing more exciting, accessible, and challenging for all levels of climbers. Whether you’re a beginner who has never climbed before or a comp boulderer looking to send the hardest routes, we have something for everyone. You'll find us at the Lindseth Climbing Center in Bartels Hall every week for our practices and club nights, where we train, socialize, and grow together.

Getting Involved

To get involved, visit our club page on CampusGroups to sign a waiver and access the Slack. Slack is our main point of communication, where we give information about our meetings, practices, events, and trips. Don't hesitate to contact us at Cornellclimbing@gmail.com with any questions or ideas.

We're here to help make your climbing journey enjoyable and fulfilling!

Meet the CRCC E-Board

  • Will Serlin, Co-President

    wls67@cornell.edu

    Hello! My name is Will Serlin. I am a senior studying biological sciences. I am from Westchester, New York. I have been climbing for over seven years and I’ve been on CRCC Eboard for over two years. Outside of climbing I enjoy hiking, running, lifting, watching sports, cooking, and of course eating ice cream. My goal is to continue to build a team like community where everyone knows each other and everyone feels included, no matter their experience or skill level. I’m super excited for many more fun CRCC events and adventures in the future!

  • Karen Winslow, Co-President

    kcw48@cornell.edu

    My name is Karen and I am a senior from Twin Falls, Idaho studying Environmental Policy and Governance. I got into climbing during Covid when I spent most of my time outdoor climbing in Southern Idaho. Here at Cornell, I have taught Outdoor Rock Climbing, Sport Lead, and Ice Climbing. Aside from climbing, I also enjoy ultra running, backpacking, skiing, and reading. Looking forward to organizing some fun trips this semester!

  • Daniel Hall, Vice President

    deh275@cornell.edu

    Hey everyone! My name is Daniel. I’m a senior studying Information Science and I’ve been climbing for about 8 years. I’ll be helping plan fun social and climbing events at Lindseth and around Ithaca this year. Looking forward to climbing with y’all!

  • Ethan Drake, Training Chair

    ewd37@cornell.edu

    Hello all! My name is Ethan, and I’m your training chair. I’ve been climbing for roughly 10 years, and am one of the setters at Lindseth. I’m a senior here studying Fiber Science (and Apparel Design). I really love the process of understanding movement and the mechanics of climbing, and will nerd out if you ask me to help you with a climb. Don’t be afraid to come say hi! I’m always happy to talk shop about any project or any questions you may have. 

  • Sebi Schonfeld, Gear Chair

    sls542@cornell.edu

    Hi I’m Sebi! I’m a junior from Mt. Kisco NY, and I’m currently studying Civil Engineering. I’ve been climbing since I was in high school, and I am the gear chair for CRCC. Besides rock climbing, I like running, cycling, and reading. I am excited to travel with CRCC to new places and meet more climbers!

  • Lyndon Hess, Trips Chair

    lth26@cornell.edu

    Hi! My name is Lyndon. I’m currently a rising junior from Ithaca and I’m double majoring in math and chemistry. I’ve always loved the outdoors and have been hiking, backpacking, and nordic skiing since as long as I remember. I started climbing just last summer and have really enjoyed the community and opportunities it has given me. I really hope to help this community grow as part of the CRCC e-board. I look forward to meeting everyone!

  • Abby Flint, Merch Chair

    arf88@cornell.edu

    My name is Abby, I am a junior studying physics from northern NY.  I’ve been climbing for about 2 years and my current climbing goal is to be able to do all the green top rope and lead routes in the gym (for no real reason besides the fact that it’s my favorite color). Outside of the club I also enjoy skiing, hiking, soccer, and art. I’m very excited for a fun year with CRCC!!

  • Andrew Estes, Social Chair

    aee46@cornell.edu

    Hi! My name is Andrew and I'm a junior studying Electrical and Computer Engineering! I've been climbing for just over two years now, and I'm super excited for all of the activities that CRCC has planned this year! Outside of CRCC, I teach BRock and I'm also one of the coordinators for Outdoor Odyssey!

  • Jade Nichols, Public Relations Chair

    jfn34@cornell.edu

    Hi everyone! My name is Jade, and I’m a Cornell junior studying urban planning and business. I’m originally from NYC, and I got into climbing by bouldering in Harlem and taking weekend trips up to the Gunks. I help manage the CRCC website you're on right now, as well as our Instagram. Follow us at @cornellclimbingclub!

  • Gabriella Bensadoun, Email and Communications Chair

    gpb52@cornell.edu

    Hi y’all! My name is Gabriella and I’m from Berkeley CA. I’m a rising junior studying physics, and I started climbing when I got to Cornell. Besides climbing, I really enjoy hiking, reading, cooking, and art projects. Cornell Climbing is an awesome community, and I’m really excited to meet everyone and have a fun year of climbing and exploring!

  • Lily Blyn, Treasurer

    llb229@cornell.edu

    Hello! My name is Lily and I’m a senior studying environmental engineering. I started climbing my sophomore year and have enjoyed getting into outdoor climbing through climbing club trips. Looking forward to more events and expanding the climbing community!

  • Andrew McLaughlin, Faculty Advisor

    anm67@cornell.edu

    Believing that experience is the best way to learn, Andrew likes to jump in feet first. He has been backpacking since he couldn't carry a helpful load and started to experience the snow bundled in a pulk behind his parents. While studying Geological Sciences at University of Oregon, he fell in love with rock climbing and has worked in challenge course and industrial rope access settings so that he can look out on beautiful scenery with great people ever since.