WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR
February 14- February 18, 2024
CARNIVAL STARTS TOMORROW NIGHT! There are still a few spaces in Learn to
Ski, and almost all the other events. Find links below to sign up for this
weekend's events! All events are open to the Williams College community.
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Winter Starnival Schedule
Updates and last minute changes to the Winter Starnival
schedule will be posted to:
https://woc.williams.edu/winter-carnival/
and to @WOCstagram
KEEP SCROLLING FOR MORE INFO
AND SIGN-UPS WHERE APPLICABLE
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OZ2kQtcTiGUQiulZWBQlEp0oXych2UdS/view?usp=sharing>
Announcements
Apply to join WOC Board! <https://forms.gle/AUregXrvzDegQs6e6> - Applications
are DUE BY FEBRUARY 16TH AT 11:59 PM
Applications are DUE BY FEBRUARY 16TH AT 11:59 PM; this is a hard deadline.
We will be scheduling short interviews with all applicants February
19th-27th. APPLICATION HERE <https://forms.gle/AUregXrvzDegQs6e6>
A peer recommendation is a part of your application. Please ensure your
recommender turns in THIS FORM
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1F6iFLNHlYwZOoAIArJty63oIZihBFV4bEDn6z_69xNM/edit?ts=65bade91>
by February 16th at 11:59 pm. Again, this is a hard deadline.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Claire McDonald
(cem13), Sam Magid (sm39), Charlie Halverson (cch3), or Sam Drescher
(srd6).
Interested in becoming an Instructor Monitor at the WOC Bouldering Barn?
There will be a training for anyone interested on February 19 from 4:15 - 5
PM. The training will be brief but mandatory. In addition to the training
session, all new IMs are required to work at the Barn with an experienced
IM for two sessions and pass a practical examination before being hired and
co-leading their own session. Please fill out this application
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcKeXRqoeEL0SWg0zJmPkykNVtkHV1R5HXuXJ3D5XeaeLdzA/viewform?usp=sf_link>
and contact Dave Ackerson at [log in to unmask] with questions.
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Facility Schedules
The WOC Equipment Room - Level M Paresky
12:30 - 1:30 M - Th
WINTER CARNIVAL HOURS
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9am - 1 pm & 4-6 pm Friday
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ER will NOT be open on Saturday - get your gear during our extended
hours on Friday!
Bouldering Barn Staff/Faculty lunchtime hours
Thursday 11:30 - 1:30
Bouldering Barn Open Hours
Come visit the WOC Bouldering Facility located on Walden St. and Hoxsey.
Climbing shoes and chalk are provided. Bring a water bottle! There will
only be room for 10 climbers and 1 staff person in the space at one time.
Before walking to the Bouldering Barn click here
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TMtESwb7dl0YrNcxJMynyM5tbV8bLknjo-1rlRKQbOw/edit?usp=sharing>
to check the (mostly) current number of users in the building.
Mon & Wed 7 - 9pm
Tue 4 - 7 pm
WINTER CARNIVAL HOURS
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Bouldering Barn hours Thursday through Saturday are during Winter
Carnival events only - see below
Sun 2 - 5 pm
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Activities - (Click here for extra information - i.e. mileage, elevation,
etc.
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O-2w9LpiW2ICscMcsi7WFAC-3DVTkAwP41wcyJ9Qcfo/edit?usp=sharing>
)
See the full schedule for all events
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OZ2kQtcTiGUQiulZWBQlEp0oXych2UdS/view?usp=sharing>.
WOC events are highlighted here.
Events in GREEN BOXES require advance sign up/action.
WINTER STARNIVAL - Thursday
Death Star Trench Traverse @ Bouldering Barn - 6:00-9:00 pm
Come to the Bouldering Bar for a Star Wars themed climbing night!
Hike to view the Fireworks from Pine Cobble- ADVANCE SIGN UP REQUIRED -
7:30-10:00 pm
Two WOC traditions in one!! Sign up
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17x-HAj3oXQ7a6U_lnOn0sA3ygrNEk_-WtGBPFi981J8/edit?usp=sharing>
for this hike up the Pine Cobble that culminates in a one of a kind view of
the Winter Carnival Fireworks show!!!
Open Skate w/WOC x WCFM - 8:00-9:00 pm (this event has been shortened to
allow everyone to attend the fireworks at 9)
WOC x WCFM brings you Open Skate at the Lansing Chapman Rink. Ice skates
available first come, first served. NOTE: This event will end at 9pm so
everyone can go watch the FIREWORKS!
Campfire & Hot Cocoa w WOC x BSU on Poker Flats - 8:00-9:00 pm
Come down and enjoy a warm fire and hot cocoa at Poker Flats, brought to
you by WOC x BSU.
FIREWORKS @ Poker Flats - 9:00-9:30 pm
An event that requires no explanation! Brought to you with support from ACE
& RLT, and made possible by the efforts of Facilities and Campus Safety -
thank you!!!
WINTER STARNIVAL - Friday
First Bus to Jiminy for Skiing & Spectating - 10:00 AM
One school bus (first come, first served) will be departing from behind
Chapin (Mission Park Drive) to bring folks to Jiminy for skiing (see pass
info below) and/or to watch the ski races. There will be buses and/or vans
back at 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm, and 4:30 pm.
Ski Passes during Winter Carnival - FRIDAY ONLY
For anyone NOT in the Learn to Ski group, there will be discounted Jiminy
lift tickets for sale for Friday of Winter Carnival - $30 full mountain
pass w/o rentals, and $40 full mountain pass with rentals. These will be
for sale at Jiminy during Winter Carnival - you do not need to sign up, and
financial assistance is not available for these passes. YOU MUST SHOW YOUR
WILLIAMS ID TO GET THIS DISCOUNTED RATE.
Cookout on Pareksy Lawn 11:30-2:00 pm - Sign up for lunch!!!
WOC will be grilling on the Paresky Lawn from 11:30-2:00. We need your meal
swipes in order to make a barbeque cookout happen on Paresky quad. Sign up
for lunch or donate a swipe here <https://forms.gle/REpQMXuoHrdEJrUx8>.
Second Bus & Vans to Jiminy for Skiing (including Learn to Ski) &
Spectating - 12:30 PM
One school bus (guaranteed spots only for those in the Learn to Ski
Program) & two vans will be departing from behind Chapin (Mission Park
Drive) to bring folks to Jiminy for skiing (see pass info above) and/or to
watch the ski races There will be buses and/or vans back at 1:00 pm, 2:30
pm, and 4:30 pm.
Learn to Ski - Advance sign up REQUIRED - 5 SPOTS REMAINING - 12:30-5:00 pm
For new/first time skiers only, includes transportation by bus to Jiminy.
Space is limited to 25 participants and is available first come, first
served. There is a $30 fee for the lift ticket, rentals, and instruction.
Financial assistance is available. Click on the application link for
additional details.
If you are interested, please fill out this form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezzKMQGszF9MW4wpYHBJ02TdzXpXwhgZgIZ2q1a5K0EFxE2g/viewform?usp=sf_link>,
and we will get back to you next week to confirm your spot.
Open Skate w/WOC x WCFM - 1:00 - 4:00 pm
WOC x WCFM brings you Open Skate at the Lansing Chapman Rink. Ice skates
available first come, first served.
Jedi Jumps @ Bouldering Barn - 6:00-9:00 pm
Come to the Bouldering Bar for a Star Wars themed climbing night!
WINTER STARNIVAL - Saturday
Spectator & Ski Van to Prospect on Saturday - Advance sign up REQUIRED -
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Transportation to Prospect Mountain to cheer for the nordic ski races. If
you’re interested in skiing at Prospect, you can grab cross country skis
from the WOC Equipment Room from 9am-1pm on Friday or at 8:30am on
Saturday. Sign up for the Prospect van here
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17x-HAj3oXQ7a6U_lnOn0sA3ygrNEk_-WtGBPFi981J8/edit?usp=sharing>
.
Winter Carnival Hikes - Advance sign up REQUIRED - 9:30 am & 1:00 pm
Sign up for either hike here
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17x-HAj3oXQ7a6U_lnOn0sA3ygrNEk_-WtGBPFi981J8/edit?usp=sharing>.
Meet at Paresky steps with a full water bottle and hiking gear (boots,
coat, etc.)
Open Skate w/WOC x WCFM - 11:00 - 1:00 pm
WOC x WCFM brings you Open Skate at the Lansing Chapman Rink. Ice skates
available first come, first served.
Trike Race! w/WOC x ACE - 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Meet outside Paresky to participate in this Winter Carnival original. Race
in teams of three to win prizes & glory. Prizes go to the winners & the
group with the best costumes (thus, costumes are encouraged). No prior sign
ups needed.
WINTER STARNIVAL - Sunday
Winter Trail Running - 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Yes. You heard it here folks. You know you want to come. Nothin like
getting outside and moving quickly this Berkshire winter. Pull UPPPP to the
most epic Stone Hill trail run from 3-4pm with Charlie and Claire!
Questions, email cem13. We will be in contact with you all regarding
weather, clothing, and if we need any specific gear! Sign up here
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17x-HAj3oXQ7a6U_lnOn0sA3ygrNEk_-WtGBPFi981J8/edit?usp=sharing>
!!!!
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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