WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR

March 15 - March 21

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!!!

Applications for leading a WOOLF trip this fall are open for members of the
class of 2024! For more info, watch the recorded WOOLF Leader Info Session
here <https://youtu.be/ql2GIlmYrvM>.

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



WOOLF Leader App (due March 21st):

https://forms.gle/gbLgCAzPcDHcbGoTA

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]>).

Job Announcement: ZOAR Outdoors: Exciting jobs, memorable experiences - We’re
looking for active, fun-loving employees who enjoy working outdoors with
the public – be it families on vacation, school kids on a class trip,
summer campers or corporate retreats.

With a nationally recognized paddling school, canopy tour and raft
programs, as a staff member you’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow,
add new skills and explore adventure with the lifelong friends you’ll make.
Contact:  https://www.zoaroutdoor.com/about/employment/



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!

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.



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 to climb.



Friday

Weekly sunrise hike  “wake up” and down Pine Cobble - witness a REAL
sunrise at 6:57AM. Meet on Paresky steps at 6 AM!!  3 mile hike round trip
- one thousand foot elevation gain to get your blood flowing and endorphins
coursing through your veins!!.   Dress for the weather, good footwear for a
trail that will be muddy, wet and always rocky!  Bring a filled water
bottle and a cup for hot drinks.  Return to campus by 8:30AM.   Please
Contact Scott, [log in to unmask] to reserve a spot!



Downhill skiing at Jiminy Peak!  Opportunity for folks who have
some/limited or great experience on skis this is NOT a learn to ski program.
*Leaving campus at 4PM and returning 8:30PM.  *Cost is $25 for lift pass
and rental - Lower Mountain only OR $25 for lift pass full mountain but NO
rental OR $35 for full mountain pass and rental (financial aid is available
if you receive FA from Williams - Please contact me direct for details)
Spots are limited - please contact [log in to unmask] to reserve your seat
on a chairlift for some spring skiing!!



Saturday

Stone Hill Stroll - Get off campus on Saturday afternoon and check out some
outdoor art with a walk on the trails behind the Clark. Rumor has it the
cows are out! We’ll leave from the Paresky steps at 1 pm and be back by 3
pm. Sign up with this form
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/1FDlXpFj62Q--5J3svBL_2s5vbpl_cR0eVLLnZybAbSo/edit>
and email Rosa ([log in to unmask]) with any questions!



The Climbing Wall will be open 6:00 - 8:00.  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 to climb.



Sunday

Cross country skiing at Prospect Mountain in Vermont!  Come join the WOC on
a great morning ski at one of the premier nordic ski centers in the East -
Yes, there’s still plenty of snow 35 min north of campus!! Leaving campus
at 8am returning at noon, spots are limited.   Please complete this form
<https://forms.gle/i5PTwLYRrfFCrmH1A> by Thursday at 4 PM to sign-up.  If
you have questions, you may contact Coach Marc Mandel at [log in to unmask]







The Williams Outing Club (est. 1915)

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Find us online at woc.williams.edu and @WOCstagram
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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

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Mobile  # (413) 884 - 5222
FAX     # (413) 597 - 4742

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