WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR

March 8 - March 14

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

APPLY TO BE A WOOLF LEADER!!!

Founded in 1978, WOOLF is an extremely popular Williams College EPHventure
program for frosh orientation, sponsored by WOC! If you want to be an
orientation leader and introduce the class of 2025 to Williams, this is the
role for you!

Applications for leading a WOOLF trip this fall are open for members of the
class of 2024!

We invite you to come to the virtual WOOLF Leader info session on Wednesday,
March 10th at 7pm (EST). Join the Zoom here!
<https://williams.zoom.us/j/93178409746?pwd=QjJGcVRyZUNTc0FCeEc4SFFFc09LUT09>

There are two components to the WOOLF application (make sure to fill out
both!):

EphVenture Common App (due March 21st):

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmxwtZm9Gd6sHgMhJ9r3nzI9mbrg3NzA8QHQvOwe6QPApgUA/viewform

* Please note that the form sent out in the Zoom chat during the Info
Session was incorrect. Use this one instead!



WOOLF Leader App (due March 21st):

https://forms.gle/gbLgCAzPcDHcbGoTA

*What is WOOLF?

WOOLF bonds participating first-years with a small group of fellow
students, and helps them get acquainted with the beautiful Berkshire
environment that surrounds the Williams Campus, as well as building on
their outdoor and teamwork skills. The WOOLF program offers great options
for outdoor enthusiasts (or future enthusiasts) of every level, and is
pleased to welcome all first-years, regardless of outdoor experience or
ability. To learn more go to woolf.williams.edu!



If you have any questions about any component of the application or about
WOOLF, please email WOOLF directors Aidan (al15 <[log in to unmask]>),
Argenis (ah15 <[log in to unmask]>), or Charlotte (cgj1 <[log in to unmask]>).
We can’t wait to see you at the info session!!

APPLY TO BE ON WOC BOARD!!

The Williams Outing Club Executive Board is looking for new members!! Do
you like the outdoors? Do you want to help get the Williams community
outside? Are you first-year, sophomore, or junior? We want you to apply!!
The link to the application is right here
<https://forms.gle/YvqKHXgR6GfwUajh8>. You do not need to have any outdoor
experience to apply!! If you have any questions, Alex Pear (arp2) and Nick
Hollon (nrh3) are excited to answer them!!

SUMMER TRAIL CREW:  Sponsored by Williamstown Rural Lands and the Williams
Outing Club.

Paid internship: two months constructing, maintaining, and restoring trails
in Williamstown's extensive trail network.



 Eight weeks / June 14 - August 6



Over the course of the season:

- learn the skills needed to analyze, plan, and complete various trail
projects

- learn about land stewardship, habitat preservation, and sustainability of
the recreation landscape

- develop collaboration and leadership skills

- plan and lead a volunteer workday for the community

- become familiar with practical outdoors skills

Apply here: https://forms.gle/tMsFRG4cjnPbTkrw7



The WOC Equipment Room will be open all this week by appointment only.  Hours
will be 12 -2 M - F and The Equipment Room is open to all members of the
Williams community.  Please go to this appointment schedule
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_ski84sRy8fXCQKjk-3nNNQiE-e41gaCL_6VQWfKJuc/edit?usp=sharing>
and sign up for a slot.  Be prepared to show a “CLEARED” status on your
CoVerified App when you come for your appointment.  Equipment is due back
the following business day so sign up for that appointment also.  Unless my
snow dance is successful, no skis, sleds, or snowshoes will be loaned out.

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! We want to make our

Open DEI Committee Meetings this semester! Like all WOC board meetings are,
DEI Committee Meetings will be open this semester. We’ll be meeting at 7:30
on Monday at this link
<https://williams.zoom.us/j/94845911315?pwd=QzZlbEw2VzlDemJTMThVSFd2NWdDdz09>.
Feel free to join us and/or reach out to Isabel ([log in to unmask]) with
any questions!


Activities

ALL WOC TRIPS ARE BY RESERVATION ONLY. YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR THE TRIP IN
ORDER TO GO.


Tuesday

How Parks Can Undo Systematic Racism, 7-8:30pm

CES sponsored event with Lindi von Mutius ‘03, Director of Board Operations
& Strategy at The Trust for Public Land <http://www.tpl.org/>. More info
and zoom link here
<https://events.williams.edu/event/how-parks-can-undo-systemic-racism-lindi-von-mutius-the-trust-for-public-land/>
!



Wednesday

Polar Bear Plunge! Has academic life at Williams completely drained you?
Are your eyes vacant and soulless? Try to recapture the feeling of being
alive in the before times by jumping into a river! This is a perfect bucket
list item and a great way to keep awake while finishing that problem set.
Meet on Paresky Steps at 5pm on Wednesday evening. Be sure to bring a
towel, warm layers, and something to swim in! Sign up here to reserve a spot
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FDlXpFj62Q--5J3svBL_2s5vbpl_cR0eVLLnZybAbSo/edit#gid=0>
and
feel free to email Aidan (al15) with any questions.



Thursday

The Climbing Wall will be open 7:30 - 9:30.  All Williams students are
welcome to come climb at the Nate Lowe climbing wall.  No experience is
necessary and all equipment will be provided.  Limited to 8 climbers.
Please use this form <https://forms.gle/oyBHRo2YnJRwcUps5> to reserve a
spot.  You may only choose one night .  Filling out the form does not
guarantee that you will get a to climb.



Friday

Weekly sunrise hike  “wake up” and down Pine Cobble - witness the  sunrise
at 6:09AM. Meet on Paresky steps at 6 AM!!  6 mile hike includes walking to
and back from campus.   Dress for the weather, good footwear for a trail
that can be snowy, icy and always rocky!  bring a filled water bottle and a
cup for hot drinks.  Return to campus by 9:30AM.   Please Contact Scott,
[log in to unmask] to reserve a spot!



Saturday

Kite Hill Amble  - Take in the first signs of spring with a walk up to Kite
Hill! Leaving campus at 1 pm and returning by 3 pm -- bring food if you
want to picnic or just come to hang out. To reserve a spot put your name
down on this form
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FDlXpFj62Q--5J3svBL_2s5vbpl_cR0eVLLnZybAbSo/edit?usp=sharing>.
Email Duncan dhm2 if you have any questions!



Sunday

Fast hands….2AM turns into 3AM magically changing the clock by “springing”
one hour ahead for daylight saving time!!







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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