WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR
Oct. 3 - Oct 9, 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
MOUNTAIN DAY???? Coming on a beautiful Fall friday!! see attached
schedule - Bells will ring at 7AM the day of to declare Mountain Day is
here!!!!!
Purchase a Mountain Day t-shirt!
Monday - thursday! WOC will be selling this year’s Mountain Day t-shirt in
Paresky during lunch, from 11:30-1:30. T-shirts will cost $10 and cash or
venmo is accepted. T-shirts will only be sold before Mountain Day (first
possible Mountain Day is 10/7!), so get your shirts now! The shirt features
art by Elsa Martin on the front and Seamus Connor on the back.
Sign up for the Accessibility Van for Mountain Day!
Mountain Day season is almost upon us! If you need accessible transport to
either Stone Hill or Stoney Ledge (ie you would not otherwise be able to
hike/walk to these locations but would still like to attend), please fill
out this form <https://forms.gle/U8Gd5FPztr3tM5H89> to reserve a spot for
the van to either or both locations. Space is limited. Vans will leave from
campus, and will drive directly to the festivities. Once on Stone Hill and
Stony Ledge, there will be donuts, cider, scenic vistas, and various music
performances. If you have any questions about transportation, please
contact Sam Magid ([log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>) and Li Platz (
[log in to unmask]). Further information about accessibility can be found on
the Office of Accessible Education website and questions can be sent to:
[log in to unmask]
Interested in becoming an Instructor Monitor at the Nate Lowe Climbing
Wall? There will be a 2 session training for anyone interested on October
6 & 13 from 8 - 10 PM. The 2 session training will be brief but
mandatory. In addition to the training sessions, all new IMs are required
to work with an experienced IM team 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/1FAIpQLSdfRUVLlJGK1yRMB1h88DN0KUmjUV2pvYFWvntxEA5v5pAMFg/viewform?usp=sf_link>
and contact Dave Ackerson at [log in to unmask] if you have any questions.
Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association conference at Williams
College hosted
by WOC: Oct. 7 - Oct 9 - see program - open and free to ALL Williams
students - great workshops, outdoor gear sale and much more.. check the
program out attached to this email!!
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/e/1FAIpQLSfSBE2ljff5uGRN524ySPKlHg1y8o0n7dEP1b2xtUs1SwyzKQ/viewform?usp=sf_link>
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:
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 closed for Instructor Monitor training (see info above if
interested in becoming an IM!)
Friday:
IF NOT mt. day - Weekly sunrise hike– a “wake up” and down trek on Pine
Cobble.** Meet on Paresky steps at 6:10 AM for a dawn good sunrise hike -
(sunrise at 6:56AM). This is a 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 - and 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 9:00AM. Please sign up on this form
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gucPLYEiUA31VmCRteABDI4jTDcCXuSrUD4H6qowkDw/edit?usp=sharing>
or email [log in to unmask] with any questions! * note time changes
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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