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WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR

Dec. 5 - Dec. 11 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

*ATTENTION ALL FIRST-YEARS: Come to the WOOLF Leader info session MONDAY,
DEC 12 AT 8:00PM in PARESKY AUDITORIUM!!

Do you want to be a WOOLF Leader? All first year students are welcome to
apply! Contact Kaleisha Towle ([log in to unmask]), Amina Naidjate (
[log in to unmask]), or Riku Nakano ([log in to unmask]) with any questions!

*EXCITING and FUN WINTER STUDY ‘23 WOC PE Offerings & General Downhill
Skiing Info

PDF attached below - please read carefully and contact [log in to unmask] with
any questions.



Downhill skiing/snowboarding costs are already reduced but there is
also financial
aid available for WOC winter study PE beginner classes ONLY for downhill
ski, snowboard or cross country ski. PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM BY FRIDAY,
DEC. 9 IF YOU WANT TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AID!  WOC PE Ski financial aid form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXf8EGXcy0L8dyhw3tnIk-rrSznaQrDkAdXvVx1DyUjgdL7w/viewform?usp=sf_link>

*SUMMER TRAIL CREW POSITIONS AVAILABLE!!! Williamstown Rural Lands (WRL), a
private, non-profit land trust in Williamstown, Massachusetts – in
conjunction with the Williams Outing Club (WOC) – is offering two (2)
seasonal Trail Steward positions to individuals interested in exploring
careers related to the environment and outdoor recreation. One of the two
positions is funded by the Robert Ikemori Quay '04 Outing Club Memorial
Fellowship.  8 week position start June 13 ends Aug. 4, 2023 - For more
information go to:   2023 Trail Steward Internship
<https://forms.gle/zDFqjAf28Pf4JjCZ9>  application is due by Dec. 18!!
Questions contact: Dan Gura ‘10 at [log in to unmask]

Bamboo WOC t-shirts make the perfect holiday gifts! Lots of great color
options and made from the softest materials! Shirts are $20 (cash or Venmo)
and sizes XS-XL. Available in the Equipment Room during open hours (M-Th
12:30-1:30, F 12-2).

Hunting (rifle/shotgun) season has begun! HMF is CLOSED until Dec. 11

NY: Nov. 19 - Dec. 11

MA: Nov. 28 - Dec. 10 (no hunting on Sundays in MA).

If going into the woods be aware and wear bright colors!  The WOC equipment
Room has REFLECTIVE ORANGE VESTS and HATS for loan on a 24 hour basis.

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>

The WOC Equipment Room will be open M – Th, 12:30 —1:30 PM, &  F 12–2 pm.

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/1wdj6xIiZWEmztVxsQn9l2Dz_fCPJRg8isSEy1eoccI0/edit>
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>

Monday:

Climbing Wall open!  There will be open climbing from 8 - 10 pm at the Nate
Lowe Climbing Wall in the Towne Field House.  No experience necessary.  All
equipment provided.



Tuesday:

Open WOC Board Meeting!

Come see some of the logistical workings of WOC! If you are interested in
what the Board does, are considering becoming a trip leader, or just want
to meet some more people who love the outdoors please join us at 7:15pm in
the Zilhka Center!



Climbing Wall open!  There will be open climbing from 8 - 10 pm at the Nate
Lowe Climbing Wall in the Towne Field House.  No experience necessary.  All
equipment provided.



Wednesday:

Climbing Wall open!  There will be open climbing from 8 - 10 pm at the Nate
Lowe Climbing Wall in the Towne Field House.  No experience necessary.  All
equipment provided.





Thursday:

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.



Campus primal scream! Meet on the marble blocks across from Paresky at
9:30pm, and we will all scream together—to let out end-of-semester jitters,
feel united with our peers, find joy in the weirdness, etc etc.





Friday:

Weekly sunrise hike– a “wake up” and down trek on Pine Cobble.** Meet on
Paresky steps at 6:00 AM for a dawn good sunrise hike - (sunrise at 7:05
AM). This is a 3 mile round trip hike with one thousand foot elevation gain
to get your blood flowing and endorphins coursing through your veins!!
Dress for cold weather and wear good footwear for a trail that will be
muddy and rocky! Winter hats and gloves needed for warmth at the summit.
Bring a headlamp/flashlight,, a filled water bottle and a cup for hot
drinks. Return to campus by 8:45AM. Please sign up on this form
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gucPLYEiUA31VmCRteABDI4jTDcCXuSrUD4H6qowkDw/edit?usp=sharing>
or email da1 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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-- 
David Ackerson
Asst. Director
Williams Outing Club
413 597 4784

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