A bit of a wet start - but the overcast really "pops" the fall colors..
it's so beautiFALL!!
We hope you get to enjoy this day as best you can - and truly take a 'TIME
OUT' - give yourselves a rest from the grind and give your phones a rest
too!!
Please read the pasted message below especially if you're planning on doing
any hikes - be prepared for very wet, slick trails and a bit of chill up on
Stony ledge if you head up there!
See you OUTSIDE!! best, scott
*What is Mountain Day?*
Mountain Day is when the College President cancels class so students,
faculty, and staff have a chance to get outside! WOC plans events, both on
campus and off, so that this is a bit simpler. The off-campus gatherings
are on Stone Hill, behind the Clark, and Stony Ledge, a mountaintop
clearing with a great view of Mt. Greylock. BUT more important - it’s just
a “time out” from work and to enjoy the beauty of our surroundings and
friendship of our community.
*What is at Stony Ledge, and how do I get there?*
· Performances from a capella groups, the concert choir, and lots of
cider and donuts!
· Most people take one of four hikes, which are between 2-3 miles
ascent
o Buses leave from Mission Park Drive at* 12:30 PM*. (early hike
bus/slower pace leaves 12pm from Mission drive as well)
o All are generally similar, so don’t worry too much about which bus to
get on.
· AND one longer 8 mile hike which goes over Mt. Greylock.
o 8 mile hike leaves at *10 AM* from Paresky steps.
§ *Bring 2 water bottles, grab and go lunch, and extra layers*.
· All of these hikes are physically demanding, just be prepared so
you can enjoy it!
*I want to stay on campus. What will be going on there?*
· All campus picnic on Paresky Lawn from *11:00 AM – 1 PM. *
o Includes dance and musical performances!
*How can I hike safely and enjoyable? (Trails WILL be VERY wet, muddy, and
slick.)*
· Wear decent hiking shoes, sneakers in good condition work!
· Bring a water bottle AND extra layers – Stony ledge can be chilly!!
· Take breaks! It’s not a race. When tired, stop and drink water. It
will go faster this way.
· Meet someone new! Don’t be worried about going alone, the day is
about community.
· *IMPORTANT – DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE TO STONY LEDGE OR GREYLOCK –
PLEASE USE THE BUSES OR ONLY PARK AT TRAILHEADS – BY ORDER OF THE DCR. Our
mt. day permit depends on it!*
*Are these events required?*
*NO! *Participation is totally optional in everything. Really. Do whatever
you will enjoy the most. But whatever you do, take some time to stop and
de-stress. The real point of the day is to take a break, slow down, and
look up and around - make a new friend or two!!
--
Scott Lewis
Director
Williams Outing Club
39 Chapin Hall Dr.
Williamstown, MA 01267
Wk Ph# (413) 597 - 2317
Mobile # (413) 884 - 5222
FAX # (413) 597 - 4742
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