WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR

March 7 - March 13, 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

Apply to be on WOOLF Staff or an Instructor!!

Do you really like wolves? If so, this might not be for you..BUT if you
happen to want to join a wonderful group of people in making WOOLF 2022 the
best one yet, apply here <https://forms.gle/pkv98F3bZo3dD1Cc9> to be a
staff member or an instructor Email Justyn (jmf10), Mila (msn2), or Will
(whm3) with any questions. Due Tuesday, March 8th at midnight!

Maplefest in Hopkins Forest — this Saturday 3/12 from 10:00-1:00

*Come out and celebrate the maple sugaring season and the coming of spring…

  -Tap a tree

  -Collect some sap

  -Visit the sugarhouse and watch it boil

  -Observe traditional boiling methods

  -Take part in a taste-off

  -Savor sugar-on-snow

  -Eat a pancake

  -Enjoy the scene

Vans leave every 15 minutes from Paresky/Park Street.    See you there!



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>

Climbing Wall Instructor Monitor training!!!  Have you ever wanted to work
at the climbing wall? Now’s your chance!  There will be a 2 part Instructor
Monitor training on 3/1 & 8 from 6 - 8 pm. You must attend both sessions.
Please fill out this application form <https://forms.gle/Fcu3J8AGPcbuoP7A9>.
Email [log in to unmask] with questions.



The WOC Equipment Room will be open by APPOINTMENT ONLY. Hours are M – Th,
12—1:30 PM, &  F 12–2 pm. The Equipment Room is open to all WOC members.
Please go to this appointment schedule
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kKCrp-mm-yyHXqQAOm35tudIKRQhiuNSvTMGa49GxW8/edit?usp=sharing>
to sign up.

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.  This is for WOC members only and memberships are
available at the wall.  Please enter through the doors on the south (Weston
Field) side and leave your shoes on the plastic tarp at the door.



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.  This is for WOC members only and memberships are
available at the wall.  Please enter through the doors on the south (Weston
Field) side and leave your shoes on the plastic tarp at the door.



Wednesday:

Non cis-male climbing from 8 - 9 pm!  From 9 - 10 all WOC members are
welcome and memberships are available at the wall.  No experience
necessary.  All equipment provided.   Please enter through the doors on the
south (Weston Field) side and leave your shoes on the plastic tarp at the
door.



Thursday:

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.  This is for WOC members only and memberships are
available at the wall.  Please enter through the doors on the south (Weston
Field) side and leave your shoes on the plastic tarp at the door.



Friday:

Weekly sunrise hike– a “wake up” and down trek on Pine Cobble. Meet on
Paresky steps at 6:00 AM—sunrise at 6:11AM. 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 -  winter
hat/gloves needed for warmth at the summit, good footwear for a trail that
will be SNOWY, 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/1FDlXpFj62Q--5J3svBL_2s5vbpl_cR0eVLLnZybAbSo/edit?usp=sharing>
or email [log in to unmask] with any questions!



Saturday:

Maplefest in Hopkins Forest — from 10:00-1:00

 *See announcements at top of the page!


Sunday: Daylight savings time.. ‘spring’ clocks ahead one hour!

 “No Sunday Scaries” Sunset Walk! Leave the library and the Sunday scaries
behind to enjoy a nice stroll and sunset by the Hoosic. Wear appropriate
footwear and layers for a chilled and chill ~1.5 mile hike. Leave from
Paresky steps at 5 pm. Return by 6:15 pm. Sign up here
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FDlXpFj62Q--5J3svBL_2s5vbpl_cR0eVLLnZybAbSo/edit?usp=sharing>
and contact Bainon ([log in to unmask]) with any questions.



The Williams Outing Club (est. 1915)

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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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