WOC OUTING CLUB Announcements/programs


Announcements:

Looking for things to do over our long winter break? Enjoy the outdoors?
Interested in social justice? Interested in getting more involved with the
outing club? WOC will be offering a student-led workshop about Anti-Racism
in the Outdoors in January!

What: A four week online program focusing on expanding knowledge about the
history of racism in the outdoors, conversing about anti-racist practices
in outdoor spaces, and collectively brainstorming about how outdoor
communities, including WOC, can best enact such practices.

When: 4 weeks in January, with two meetings per week (scheduled based on
participant availability). Time commitment will be approximately 4 hours
per week, including ~2 hours of independent reading/reflection and ~2 hours
of group meeting.

Who: Open to all Williams students (not limited to the WOC list serve, so
if you know someone who might be interested but didn’t get this email
please encourage them to sign up!)

Where: Zoom!

Interested in participating? Please fill out this form
<https://forms.gle/wJ4nGaAmdCcUMwAD9>! (And feel free to reach out to
Isabel at [log in to unmask] with any questions)

We look forward to your responses!!

REEL ROCK 15  The global online premiere of Reel Rock 15 will be on
12/11/20 at www.reelrocktour.com.  Check out the trailer
<https://reelrocktour.com/pages/reel-rock-15-tour-film-lineup> here.  Watch
some amazing climbs and climbers from the safety of your room.


Deer Hunting Season in our area has beGUN (rifle/shotgun)


NY: Nov. 21- Dec. 13

MA: Nov. 30 - Dec. 12 (no hunting on sundays in MA)

*If going into the woods - Be aware and A-wear bright colors!! *HOPKINS
FOREST CLOSED during MA hunting.*

**For students ON CAMPUS and being COVID tested weekly:*


THE NATE LOWE CLIMBING WALL IS OPEN

Beginning Monday 11/30 through Thursday 12/17 the climbing wall will be
open again from 6 - 8 pm on Monday and from 3 - 5 pm on Thursday.  Both
times will include roped climbing as well as bouldering.   The sessions
will be limited to 6 climbers. To sign up for a session contact Dave at
[log in to unmask] There will be a waiting list and we hope to accommodate
everyone who would like to climb while filling all 6 slots every night.


The WOC Equipment Room will be open Mondays  from 12 - 4 pm by appointment
only.  Open to all members of the Williams community.    You need to
email [log in to unmask]
 prior to 6 pm on the day before you would like to borrow the gear in order
to reserve equipment, an equipment room manager will respond with details
and an appointment time.   Loan period will be 1 week.
Activities:
Woc Weekly calendar will now be sent specifically to a list of students
currently residing on campus to publicize weekly programming (it will also
be posted on our website: <goog_712355211>https://woc.williams.edu )

ALL WOC TRIPS ARE BY RESERVATION ONLY. YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR THE TRIP IN
ORDER TO GO.
Friday

Weekly sunrise hike of the semester “wake up” and down Pine Cobble -
witness the  sunrise at 7:07AM. Meet on Paresky steps at 5:45 AM!!  Dress
for the weather -  bring extra layers) footwear for a trail that can be
wet, muddy and always rocky! Headlamps are highly recommended (I’ll have
extras if needed!) bring a filled water bottle and a cup for hot drinks.
Return to campus by 8:45AM.   Please Contact Scott, [log in to unmask] to
reserve a spot!






The Williams Outing Club (est. 1915)

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Find us online at woc.williams.edu and @WOCstagram
<https://www.instagram.com/wocstagram/>!

Equipment Room: Paresky, Level M

WOC Office: 2nd Floor Paresky

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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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