WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR

April 18 - April 24, 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

OAE Presents “Creating Accessibility in the Outdoors” with Syren Nagakyrie

Calling all outdoor lovers! The Office of Accessible Education has invited
Syren Nagakyrie (they/them), founder of the Disabled Hikers organization,
to host a virtual workshop surrounding accessibility in the outdoors. Part
of the discussion will surround current established accessibility
guidelines for hiking trails, and how tools like trail guides can improve
access.  This event will take place virtually on Wednesday April 20 at 5pm.
If you’re interested in attending this event, please sign up using this
quick form: https://forms.gle/XBHFdj7Abv1SmfbD8.


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>

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.



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.

Star Tipping! Excited by the night sky? A fan of spinning around in
circles? Come join Joanie, Malcolm, and Abby for star tipping on Poker
Flats from 8:30 to no later than 9 or 9:15pm. We’ll be checking out the
beautiful stars and letting out any late-night stress by goofing off
outside (weather-permitting). If interested, sign up here
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1FDlXpFj62Q--5J3svBL_2s5vbpl_cR0eVLLnZybAbSo/edit>
and email Abby ([log in to unmask]) with any questions. We’ll meet at Paresky
steps at 8:30pm and bring a flashlight if you have one.



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.  This is for WOC members only and memberships are
available at the wall.



Thursday:

Climbing Wall open!  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.



Friday:

Weekly sunrise hike– a “wake up” and down trek on Pine Cobble. Meet on
Paresky steps at 6:00 AM for a dawn good sunrise hike - (sunrise at 6AM).
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 very 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!



Cascade Falls Hike! Warmer weather is upon us! Start off your weekend with
a short hike (2 miles round trip) and a waterfall. Who doesn’t love
waterfalls? The water level should be pretty high and the hike is a
leisurely one, all experience levels absolutely welcome! Footwear that you
don’t mind getting dirty for the muddy trail is a must, bring some water
and dress for the weather! Meet at 2:30 by Paresky steps. Please sign up on
this form
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FDlXpFj62Q--5J3svBL_2s5vbpl_cR0eVLLnZybAbSo/edit?usp=sharing>
or email Emma ([log in to unmask]) with any questions!



Sunset at Mt. Prospect! Hike up Mount Prospect (~4.5 miles) and watch the
sun fall over the purple valley to start your weekend! Wear proper footwear
(hiking boots or durable sneakers!) and bring a layer or two and a headlamp
for when the sun goes down! Meet at 6:15 pm on Paresky front steps! Please
sign up on this form
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FDlXpFj62Q--5J3svBL_2s5vbpl_cR0eVLLnZybAbSo/edit?usp=sharing>
or email Bainon [log in to unmask] with questions!



Stone Hill *Overnight*!  With the warmer weather upon us, it’s finally time
for a weekend overnight! The plan is to leave campus at 7:30pm, stay the
night, and get back to campus at around 9:00am on Saturday. We will take
the short 30 minute walk up to Stone Hill and then sleep under the stars
(or in the Chrysalis depending on the weather). This is both a perfect
beginner camping trip and an amazing opportunity to relax after a long
week. Camping equipment will be needed and as a result we will be reaching
out beforehand so we know which materials to get. Please sign up on this
form
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FDlXpFj62Q--5J3svBL_2s5vbpl_cR0eVLLnZybAbSo/edit?usp=sharing>
or email Michael ([log in to unmask]) and Sam ([log in to unmask]) with any
questions!



Saturday:

Chestnut Trail to Pine Cobble Take a hike to Pine Cobble via the Chestnut
Trail! Meet at Resky at 10:30am, return to campus at some time around
2:30pm. Make sure to have comfortable shoes and clothes appropriate for the
weather. Please sign up on this form
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1FDlXpFj62Q--5J3svBL_2s5vbpl_cR0eVLLnZybAbSo/edit>
and email Abby Kinney ([log in to unmask]) with any questions or gear
requests.






The Williams Outing Club (est. 1915)

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Director
Williams Outing Club
39 Chapin Hall Dr.
Williamstown, MA  01267

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