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!

  • Anna Siegel, Co-Vice President

    ads332@cornell.edu

    Anna Siegel (she/her) is an Environment & Sustainability major from Portland, Maine, and is class of 2028. She is an avid rock climber, former "team kid," and is currently teaching climbing for Cornell Outdoor Education. She is passionate about wildlife conservation, climate action, and public policy. Reach out to her if you want to go hiking, grab a coffee, or look at birds!

  • Sydney Trunnell Co-Vice President

    set84@cornell.edu

    Hi! My name is Sydney, and I have been climbing for nearly half of my life (which is crazy to realize!). Though I began on the comp circuit as a Team kid back in 2016, I now climb avidly just for fun and love heading outdoors to send whenever the chance arises. I recently began setting for Lindseth, so if you ever have comments or complaints about new sets, I'm all ears. When you inevitably see me around the gym, please say hi! I'm always stoked to lend a belay :)

  • 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. 

  • Lily Blyn, Co-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!

  • Madison Larter, Co-Treasurer

    mtl77@cornell.edu

    Hi all! My name is Madison and I’m a junior studying Computer Science and Linguistics. I started climbing my freshman year and have been hooked ever since. I’m from Boulder, CO and I especially like sport climbing in Boulder Canyon and facing my fear of slab climbing on some epic pieces of granite. Outside of climbing, I love hiking, camping, backpacking, road biking, and nordic and backcountry skiing. I’m looking forward to exploring more outdoor climbing with the CRCC community this semester and beyond!

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • Abby Flint, Merchandise 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, Co-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!

  • Gurpartap (Paul) Singh, Co-Social Chair

    gs762@cornell.edu

    I'm Gurpartap Singh but I also go by the name Paul. I am a sophomore at the Nolan School of Hotel Administration. I am from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania so I am by default a Steelers fan. Outside of climbing, I enjoy exploring different cultures through food, a huge motorsports fan along with car enthusiast in general, and I love napping, even though I don't sleep much. One goal I have as a CRCC eboard member is to increase the community outreach events that the club partakes in. 

  • Florence Polak, Training Chair

    frp27@cornell.edu

    Hi! My name is Florence and I’m a freshman studying physics. Off the wall, I love science fiction and fantasy. On the wall, I love Moonboarding. I’ve been climbing since middle school and during the summer I coach my old youth team in New Haven. In Ithaca, I teach B-rock, coach at Cayuga Climbs, and help out with CRCC practices. Let’s go 6:00AM crowd!

  • Isla Chadsey, Training Chair

    ic373@cornell.edu

    Hi! My name is Isla and I’m a sophomore from Seattle studying agriculture and community food systems. I started climbing the summer before college at the Bouldering Project and joined CRCC this year. Aside from climbing, I love any type of outdoor recreation, baking, and grapes! I’m excited to meet everyone, build community, and lead you through some core workouts!

  • Luke Dennis, Training Chair

    ld524@cornell.edu

    Hello everyone! My name is Luke and I'm from the NYC metropolitan area. I am one of the Training Co-Chairs for practices and hope to see you there, bright and early! I am a sophomore studying English and began rock climbing when I arrived at Cornell. Outside of CRCC, I've instructed backpacking PE classes and other outdoor education programs. There's a great community here and I look forward to meeting anyone who is a part of it. 

  • 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.