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WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR

Sep 26 - Oct 2, 2022

Hello WOC family! Come check out some of the awesome outdoor events we have
going on this week. All events are open to the Williams College community.


Announcements



Buy a Mountain Day t-shirt!

Starting next Wednesday, Sept 28th, we will be selling this year’s Mountain
Day t-shirt in Paresky during lunch, from 11:30-1:30. T-shirts will cost
$10 and cash or venmo is accepted. T-shirts will only be sold before
Mountain Day (first possible Mountain Day is 10/7!), so get your shirts
now! See the shirt below featuring art by Elsa Martin on the front and
Seamus Connor on the back.





Join the Spontaneous Outings GroupMe!

Have you ever felt like the day was so nice that you just had to be
outside? Do you want to know if any random or spontaneous adventures are
happening in the moment? Or do you want to get the most up to date info
about WOC and trips? Join the Spontaneous Outings GroupMe chat here!
<https://groupme.com/join_group/69168079/zIG1XRQf>

Beginning Wednesday 9/14 the WOC Equipment Room will be open.  M – Th,
12:30 —1:30 PM, &  F 12–2 pm.

We want your feedback on trips! Have you recently gone on a trip and want
to give us feedback on COVID-19 precautions and how things went? Fill out
our feedback form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSBE2ljff5uGRN524ySPKlHg1y8o0n7dEP1b2xtUs1SwyzKQ/viewform?usp=sf_link>
after your trip so we know how we’re doing!
Activities

Click here for extra information (mileage, elevation gain, etc) about trips!
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O-2w9LpiW2ICscMcsi7WFAC-3DVTkAwP41wcyJ9Qcfo/edit?usp=sharing>

Monday:

Climbing Wall open!  There will be open climbing from 8 - 10 pm at the Nate
Lowe Climbing Wall in the Towne Field House.  No experience necessary.  All
equipment provided.



Tuesday:

Climbing Wall open!  There will be open climbing from 8 - 10 pm at the Nate
Lowe Climbing Wall in the Towne Field House.  No experience necessary.  All
equipment provided.



Wednesday:

Climbing Wall open!  There will be open climbing from 8 - 10 pm at the Nate
Lowe Climbing Wall in the Towne Field House.  No experience necessary.  All
equipment provided.



Thursday:

Mohawk Trail boulder exploring

Join us on a trip to the Mohawk Trail state forest to look at rocks! We’ll
go on a short hike while exploring a possible climbing area for future
adventures. The forest is ~35min away, so we’ll meet at the Equipment Room
at 4pm and return to campus by 7pm. Sign-up on this form and email Isabel (
[log in to unmask]) with any questions!



Climbing Wall open!  Non cis-male climbing from 8 - 9 pm!  From 9 - 10
there will be open climbing at the Nate Lowe Climbing Wall. No experience
necessary.  All equipment provided.



Friday:

Weekly sunrise hike– a “wake up” and down trek on Pine Cobble. Meet on
Paresky steps at 5:55 AM for a dawn good sunrise hike - (sunrise at
6:49AM). This is a 3 mile hike round trip, one thousand foot elevation gain
to get your blood flowing and endorphins coursing through your veins!!
Dress for the weather -  and good footwear for a trail that will be muddy,
wet and always rocky!  Bring a filled water bottle and a cup for hot
drinks.  Return to campus by 8:30AM. Please sign up on this form
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gucPLYEiUA31VmCRteABDI4jTDcCXuSrUD4H6qowkDw/edit?usp=sharing>
or email [log in to unmask] with any questions!



Bee Hill Hike

Kickstart your weekend with a buzzy and scenic hike to Bee Hill along the
RRR trail with great views of Greylock + the fall colors 🍁. It is going to
be SUNNY and 64 ☀️(unless Williamstown weather decides otherwise)! This
hike is approximately 6 miles round trip starting from campus with about
1000 feet of elevation gain (for more info look at our trip descriptions
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O-2w9LpiW2ICscMcsi7WFAC-3DVTkAwP41wcyJ9Qcfo/edit#heading=h.9oz5ehi8u6o2>!).
Meet at Paresky steps at 4:00 PM and return by around 7 PM. Bring shoes for
hiking and a water bottle! Sign up here
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gucPLYEiUA31VmCRteABDI4jTDcCXuSrUD4H6qowkDw/edit#gid=1865471244>.
Have any questions or want to request any gear from the equipment room
(like hiking shoes)? Email Georgia at [log in to unmask]



Saturday:

Morning Canoeing Extravaganza at Grafton Lake, and Peace Pagoda! Want a
break from weekend work woes? Ever wanted to try your hand at canoeing, or
maybe you’re a seasoned paddling-enthusiast? Join us for a canoeing trip up
to Grafton Lake, next Saturday from 9AM to 12PM. The weather should be
beautiful, all skill levels are welcome, and on the way back we’ll visit
the Grafton Peace Pagoda. If you haven’t visited the pagoda before, you’re
in for a treat! Sign up here
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gucPLYEiUA31VmCRteABDI4jTDcCXuSrUD4H6qowkDw/edit>,
and email Sam ([log in to unmask]) with any questions!



Learn how to Fly-cast Interested in fly fishing but don't know where to
start? Join us from 2:00-4:00 PM at the Towne Field House for a fly casting
clinic. We will be going over how to set up a fly rod and teaching a few
basic casts necessary for you to hit the waters. Everyone, whether you are
a complete beginner or someone who'd like to sharpen their skills, is
welcomed. The number of rod + reel combos is limited, so please make sure
to sign up, Sign up
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gucPLYEiUA31VmCRteABDI4jTDcCXuSrUD4H6qowkDw/edit>,
if you won't be bringing your own gear. Email Darren at [log in to unmask]
if you have any questions.









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

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Mobile  # (413) 884 - 5222
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