WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR 01/15 - 01/21
Hello WOC family! Come check out some of the awesome outdoors events we
have going on this week. All events are open to WOC members. For more
information on how to join WOC, ask your trip leader or head on down to the
equipment room.
Announcements:
Ski BUSES to Jiminy with instructors will be available on MLK day, Jan. 15.
IF you missed the WOC winter study ski pass sale and PE class sign up and
still want to take a class OR just purchase a WOC special ski pass - please
contact [log in to unmask]
We currently have openings in ALL classes - Downhill ski, snowboard,
telemark - M, Tu, Wed, Th and Snowshoeing on Tuesdays.
Climbing Wall Instructor Monitor training: There will be a 2 part training
to become an IM at the Nate Lowe Climbing Wall on Tuesday 1/16 from 8-10
and Sunday 1/21 from 7-9. You must attend both trainings. Applications
may be picked up from the bulletin board outside the WOC office on 2nd
floor Paresky and should be returned by 9 am T 1/16.
Climbing: New hours for Winter Study!!
The Nate Lowe climbing wall will be open 9-11 pm M & Th, and 8 - 10 pm T & W.
Thursday nights from 9 -10 are reserved for those who don’t identify as
cis-gender men. All climbers are welcome on Thursdays from 10 -11 and on
every other day.
WOC Equipment Room: New Hours for Winter Study!!
The Equipment Room will be open M - F 12 -2, and Saturday 10-12, as snow
conditions warrant. WOC memberships may be purchased at the Equipment Room
as may the ever popular WOC Bamboo T-shirt. Email
[log in to unmask] with questions.
Dead Week Trip: Two night trip to Merck Forest
Ski in two miles to the “Ned’s Place” cabin for a couple days (1/28-1/30)
of winter adventures! Beginner level cross country skiing experience
welcomed. Contact Louisa (lbg2) with any questions or to sign up. Trip is
first-come-first-serve. http://merckforest.org/
Wednesday:
Polar Bear Swim: The extreme cold snap is finally breaking, and that means
it’s time for a polar bear swim! Temperatures will still be extreme, so
dress incredibly warmly and bring at least one towel. Meet at Paresky steps
at 6 PM for a walk to the river and a quick dip. Contact Glen (gg5) with
any questions!
Thursday:
Kayak rolling pool session! Want to learn how to roll a kayak 360 degrees
(you’ve all got the 180 degree roll down!) come to the college pool at
7:30pm - no experience necessary! Bring a bathing suit - see you there!
Contact Alex at afs4 with questions.
Friday:
Winter Sunrise (7:17 am sunrise) 3 mi Hike up and down Pine Cobble Meet
at the WOC equipment room, level M Paresky, at 6:00 AM. Dress for the
weather - lots of layers, hat and gloves. Bring a headlamp/flashlight, a
water bottle and a cup for hot drinks. Return to campus by 8:45AM.
Contact Scott, [log in to unmask] if you have questions!
Saturday:
Intermediate Cross Country Ski at the beautiful Prospect Nordic center, VT!
Some, but not much, cross country ski experience required. Leaving at 1pm
and returning at 4:30 pm. Cost of trail-pass is $10. Please contact Matt,
[log in to unmask], by Thursday, Jan 18 to reserve a spot or if you have any
questions! Space is limited.
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Scott Lewis
Director
Williams Outing Club
39 Chapin Hall Dr.
Williamstown, MA 01267
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