WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR
Sep 28 - 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
Mountain Day t-shirt on sale!
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.
Sign up for the Accessibility Van for Mountain Day!
Mountain Day season is almost upon us! If you need accessible transport to
either Stone Hill or Stoney Ledge (ie you would not otherwise be able to
hike/walk to these locations but would still like to attend), please fill
out this form <https://forms.gle/U8Gd5FPztr3tM5H89> to reserve a spot for
the van to either or both locations. Space is limited. Vans will leave from
campus, and will drive directly to the festivities. Once on Stone Hill and
Stony Ledge, there will be donuts, cider, scenic vistas, and various music
performances. If you have any questions about transportation, please
contact Sam Magid ([log in to unmask]) and Li Platz ([log in to unmask]).
Further information about accessibility can be found on the Office of
Accessible Education website and questions can be sent to:
[log in to unmask]
Interested in becoming an Instructor Monitor at the Nate Lowe Climbing
Wall? There will be a 2 session training for anyone interested on October
6 & 13 from 8 - 10 PM. The 2 session training will be brief but
mandatory. In addition to the training sessions, all new IMs are required
to work with an experienced IM team for two sessions and pass a practical
examination before being hired and co-leading their own session. Please
fill out this application
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfRUVLlJGK1yRMB1h88DN0KUmjUV2pvYFWvntxEA5v5pAMFg/viewform?usp=sf_link>
and contact Dave Ackerson at [log in to unmask] if you have any questions.
The WOC Equipment Room will be open M – Th, 12:30 —1:30 PM, & F 12–2 pm.
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>
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>
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 here
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gucPLYEiUA31VmCRteABDI4jTDcCXuSrUD4H6qowkDw/edit#gid=1865471244>
. 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:
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:
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.
Sunday:
Make art outside at Natural Bridge State Park!
In need of a creative outlet? Come join us for a couple hours on Sunday
afternoon to draw, paint, write, read, or gallivant by the only natural
white marble arch in North America. We’ll supply some markers and pens, but
you can also bring your own art supplies—they can be as simple as a pencil
and paper or some watercolor materials. Meet at Paresky steps at 1:00pm on
Sunday, and we’ll return by 3:00pm. Please sign up here
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gucPLYEiUA31VmCRteABDI4jTDcCXuSrUD4H6qowkDw/edit?usp=sharing>
and email [log in to unmask] with 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
Wk Ph# (413) 597 - 2317
Mobile # (413) 884 - 5222
FAX # (413) 597 - 4742
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