WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR 04/25- 04/28

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:



Mountain Day T-Shirt Design Contest!!!!!!! Whether you’re seeking eternal
fame and glory, or you just love the mountains, here’s your chance to
shine! Submit your custom design (just the front) for this coming Fall
Mountain Day T-Shirt. Please drop them off at the WOC office (second floor
Paresky) OR email submissions to Aidan, [log in to unmask] by 11pm on
Friday, May 10th.



Amphibian Foray in Hopkins Forest with Tom Tyning, of BCC

Saturday, April 27th 10:00-noon.

Van ride available from Park st./Paresky at 10AM returning to campus at
noon.



Missing item of value?  Found at the Towne Field house after the Black
light night climbing event.  Please contact Scott at [log in to unmask] to
reclaim your lost item, once you can identify it.



WOC Equipment Room:   The Equipment Room is open M-Th 12:30 -1:30 and 12 -2
on Friday.  We have tons of gear to borrow! WOC memberships may be
purchased as may Mt. Day or Bamboo T-shirts. Email
[log in to unmask]



PBC bikes for loan at WOC Equipment Room:  There are bikes for 24 hour or
weekend loan through the Equipment Room.  Bring your WOC membership card.

Climbing:

The Nate Lowe climbing wall will be open!!! 8-10 pm Monday -Thursday.
Thursday nights from 8-9 are reserved for people who don’t identify as
cis-gender male.  All climbers are welcome from 9-10.

WOC activities:

Friday:

Weekly Sunrise(n) hike to the summit of Pine Cobble (sunrise at 5:52am) Meet
on Paresky steps at 6:00 AM.  Dress for the weather, trail will be possibly
wet!  Bring a headlamp, filled water bottle and a cup for hot drinks.
Return to campus by 8:30AM. Contact Scott, [log in to unmask] if you have
questions??



Dinner on Stone Hill Meet on Paresky steps at 6:15 PM. Have you ever
thought it would be really nice to eat a meal outside with friends and
appreciate our beautiful Purple Valley setting? Get your dinner from
Paresky in a to-go container then meet outside on the steps. We’ll then
head up Stone Hill and enjoy a lovely Friday evening picnic. Contact Alex
at [log in to unmask] if you have any questions.



Saturday:

Waterfall Hike! Come out for a quick hike to one of Mt. Greylock’s hidden
gems: Cascade Falls. Leaving at 9:00 am and returning before 12 pm, this
outing is the perfect break from the academic grind! The hike will be about
2 miles round trip on flat ground. Contact Duncan, [log in to unmask] to
reserve a spot, or with any questions.



WOC Scavenger Hunt!!!! Run around campus trying to find hidden clues at
7:00pm. Meet at Paresky Steps with a team of 2 to 4, a bathing suit, and a
headlamp. Winning team gets FREE LICKITY SPLIT!! Email Aidan at
[log in to unmask] to sign-up, or with any questions.



Sunday:

Local Plant Dyes! Did you know that the first synthetic dye was created in
1856? Before that all of our ancestors (and still many people today) use
roots, leaves, bark, stones, insects, and mushrooms to make color for art
and clothes. If you are interested in looking for flowers, bugs, and bark
in Hopkins Forest at 11:00AM, email Crystal ([log in to unmask]) for more
information!


-- 

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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