WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR

Oct 1 - Oct 8, 2023


What's all this warm weather about? I want to be wearing cozy sweaters and
drinking tea. All events are open to the Williams College community.

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Announcements

*Weekly Friday sunrise hike TIME change due to possible Mountain Day bell
ringing - see Friday posting!!


Mountain Day t-shirt on sale!

We will be selling this year’s Mountain Day t-shirt daily (except weekends)
starting 09/29 , in Paresky from 11:30-1:00. T-shirts until they’re ALL
sold -  cost $10 and cash or venmo is accepted. Profits will go to a
non-profit organization. T-shirts will only be sold before Mountain Day
(first possible Mountain Day is 10/6!), so get your shirts now! See the
shirt below featuring art by Zoe Gabriel on the front and Jiwoo Han on the
back.


Wanna speak for the trees?

The newly formed Tree Advisory Committee is looking for a student member to
serve who is interested in improving the health, resiliency, and ecological
function of the campus community forest through advocacy, education, and
conservation. This committee will meet only as needed. Interested students
may contact Felicity Purzycki via email at [log in to unmask]

Instructor Monitor Training in the Bouldering Barn

There will be a training on October 5 from 7 -9  PM for anyone interested
in working at the WOC Bouldering Barn.  The 2 hour session will explain all
the necessary policies and procedures as well as training you to help
others climb. In addition to the training session, all new IMs are required
to work with an experienced IM for two sessions and pass a practical
examination before being hired and leading their own sessions. If you have
any questions regarding this application
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfRUVLlJGK1yRMB1h88DN0KUmjUV2pvYFWvntxEA5v5pAMFg/viewform?usp=sf_link>
contact Dave Ackerson at [log in to unmask]

Mountain Day?? Coming on a beautiful day in October…..

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 Stony Ledge (i.e. you would not otherwise be able to
hike/walk to these locations but would still like to attend), please fill
out <https://forms.gle/U8Gd5FPztr3tM5H89>this form
<https://forms.gle/wvBGhFtDxfxKP5bz6> to reserve a spot for the van to
either or both locations. Space is limited. Vans will leave campus and
drive directly to the festivities. Once on Stone Hill and Stony Ledge,
there will be donuts, cider, scenic vistas, and various music
performances. PLEASE
NOTE: Spots in the van are limited so please be considerate of space and
fill out this form ASAP if you need a spot. We cannot guarantee transport
once the van is full.


Students are prohibited from driving personal vehicles to Stony Ledge as
there is no parking area. Further information about accessibility can be
found on the Office of Accessible Education website and questions can be
sent to: [log in to unmask] If you have any questions about
transportation, please contact Jaquelin Nordhoff ([log in to unmask]).


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Facility Schedules

The WOC Equipment Room

Will be open M – Th, 12:30 —1:30 PM, & F 12–2 pm - Level M Paresky

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.

M & W 7 pm - 9 pm,

T & Th 4 pm - 7 pm (Thursday 4-5:30pm are non-cis-male hours),

F 2 - 4 pm

Sa & Su 2 pm - 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>
)

Thursday:

Non-male identifying hike: join us for a lovely Thursday afternoon hike
along the Taconic Crest trail! We will walk about 5 miles with moderate to
step terrain. Wear hiking boots or other active shoes that you don’t mind
getting dirty! Also, bring a filled water bottle and a snack. We’ll meet on
Paresky steps at 3 pm. Sign up on this form
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17x-HAj3oXQ7a6U_lnOn0sA3ygrNEk_-WtGBPFi981J8/edit?usp=sharing>
and contact [log in to unmask] with any questions!

Friday:

IF it is not Mt. Day there will be a Weekly sunrise hike…..BUT will begin a
little later - 6:40AM and return at 9:30AM due to waiting for the
President’s announcement –Meet on Paresky steps, Baxter lawn side) at 6:40
AM for a dawn good sunrise hike - 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 the weather and wear good footwear
for a trail that will be wet, muddy and rocky! Bring a filled water bottle,
headlamp/flashlight and a cup for hot drinks. Return to campus by 9:30AM.
Please sign up on this form
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17x-HAj3oXQ7a6U_lnOn0sA3ygrNEk_-WtGBPFi981J8/edit?usp=sharing>
or email [log in to unmask] with any questions!

WOW (Water of the Week) Returns…barring Mtn. Day

WOW!!! What better way to celebrate the end of the week than a little swim
in some beautiful refreshing local water? Lucky for you, Water of the Week
is making its second appearance. Join the water-loving Brianna and Innes on
an excursion to the Cascades trail where we’ll hike, swim and hang for a
bit before heading back to campus, getting back no later than 6:15. Meet
behind Resky at 4:30 with something to swim in and a towel! Reminder that
if it’s Mtn. Day this event will not take place. Sign up on this form
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17x-HAj3oXQ7a6U_lnOn0sA3ygrNEk_-WtGBPFi981J8/edit?usp=sharing>
to be WOWed!!! Email [log in to unmask] with any questions :))

Saturday:

Top Rope Rock Climbing at Hanging Mountain: Saturday, 10/10 - 9AM

Join us for an all-day climbing trip to Hanging Mountain! We’ll depart at 9
am from the WOC Equipment Room in Paresky and return by 5 pm at the latest.
After an hour and 15 minute drive and a brief approach hike, we’ll spend a
couple hours climbing! The trip requires that you know how to top rope
belay - we can certify you the morning of. Wear comfortable and stretchy
clothes and bring lunch food and a water bottle for the day. Climbing gear
will be provided as needed the morning of. Contact Ben ([log in to unmask]
<[log in to unmask]>) with any question! Sign up here
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17x-HAj3oXQ7a6U_lnOn0sA3ygrNEk_-WtGBPFi981J8/edit?usp=sharing>
.

Monday (reading period):

Canoeing the Housatonic River Lenox, MA  Leaving campus at 9:30AM and
returning by 3:30pm.  A great fall paddle on a beautiful gentle flowing
river - come see the  Fall colors along the ancient river banks!  Sign up
on this form
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17x-HAj3oXQ7a6U_lnOn0sA3ygrNEk_-WtGBPFi981J8/edit?usp=sharing>
-
limited space! Email slewis ([log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>)
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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-- 

Ben Oliver (he/him)

Director

413-597-2304

Williams Outing Club

Paresky Center, Room 218

Williamstown, MA 01267

woc.williams.edu

We respectfully acknowledge that Williams College stands on the ancestral
homelands of the Stockbridge-Munsee Mohicans, who are the indigenous
peoples of the region now called Williamstown. Following tremendous
hardship after being forced from their valued homelands, they continued as
a sovereign Tribal Nation in Wisconsin, which is where they reside today.
We pay honor and respect to their ancestors past and present as we commit
to building a more inclusive and equitable space for all.

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