WOC-nd update OUTING CLUB CALENDAR

September 18th – September 20th

Hello WOC family AND Welcome back...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 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 year’s
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
Monday, September 21st.



The WOC Equipment Room will be open Monday – Friday from 12 pm -2 pm by
appointment only.  Open to all members of the Williams community.  WOC
memberships are not required at the present time due to restricted amounts
of equipment available.  As restrictions are eased on what equipment may be
borrowed, this policy may change

You need to email [log in to unmask]  prior to 6 pm on the day
before you would like to borrow the gear in order to reserve equipment, an
equipment room manager will respond with details and an appointment time.
Loan period will be 1 week.
Activities

ALL WOC TRIPS ARE BY RESERVATION ONLY. YOU MUST EMAIL THE TRIP LEADER IN
ORDER TO GO.
Friday

Weekly sunrise hike “wake up” and down Pine Cobble - witness sunrise at
6:35 am. Meet on Paresky steps at 5:30 AM.  Dress for the weather ( bring
extra layers) footwear for a trail that can be wet, muddy and always rocky!
Headlamps are highly recommended (I’ll have extras if needed!) bring a
filled water bottle and a cup for hot drinks.  Return to campus by
9:00AM.   Please
Contact Scott, [log in to unmask] to reserve a spot! (capacity is 10)



Stone Hill Walk and Cow Visit (9:30 - 11am): Join us for a quick hike to
catch the fresh fall air. Planning on petting some cows and walking a short
lovely loop around Stone Hill. Should be about 2 miles total from campus
and super fun! Meet at Paresky Steps at 9:30am. Please Email to Aidan,
[log in to unmask] to reserve your spot! (capacity is 8).



Hopkins Forest Hike *- (2:00 - 4:30pm)* Check out one of Williams’ hidden
gems on a walk from your door to the magnificent Hopkins Forest! We’ll be
making a four-ish mile loop from campus, and maybe even do some forest
bathing <https://www.forestryengland.uk/blog/forest-bathing>. Please
email Charlotte,
[log in to unmask] with the subject line “Hopkins Forest Hike interest” to
reserve a spot (capacity is 8)
Saturday

In Town/Out of Town Walk to the Spruces! (~2:00 - 4:30pm)  Have you
wondered what those lion statues are doing on Route 2?? Now’s your chance
to explore this hidden space with a four mile trip on mostly flat ground!
Enjoy the beautiful Berkshire (almost) autumn as we walk on both sidewalks
and trails! Meet at 2:00pm on Paresky Steps. Please email Charlotte,
[log in to unmask] with the subject line “Spruces Hike Interest” to reserve
your spot! (capacity is 8).
Sunday

House Appreciation Walk (4:30-6:00) There are cool houses right near
Williamstown. Modern ones. Old ones. New England-y ones. Explore them all
on this Sunday stroll. Meet at the Paresky steps. Shoot Ben an email at
[log in to unmask] to reserve a spot. (capacity is 9).



The Williams Outing Club (est. 1915)

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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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