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WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR

December 6 - December 12, 2021

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

Deer Hunting Season in our area has beGUN (rifle/shotgun)

NY: Nov. 20- Dec. 12

MA: Nov. 29 - Dec. 11 (no hunting on sundays in MA)

*If going into the woods - Be aware and A-wear bright colors!!



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 by appointment only.  Hours are
12:30-1:30pm (M-Th) and 12-2pm (Fri). The Equipment Room is open to all WOC
members.  Please go to this appointment schedule
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12X7v16rJhZqi7v9iKEN48qDoLTt9gZaIk4poqv-S4Cc/edit?usp=sharing>
and sign up for a slot.  Use the tabs to find the correct week.

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!

Wondering about Holiday presents?  The WOC Equipment Room has silky soft
Bamboo T-shirts in sizes to fit most of your family and friends.  Your
grandpa will be styling in yoga class with a yellow and purple T-shirt that
says “GET OUT AND PLAY” on the back.  Last chance to purchase these at
$15.  Prices are going up with the new order slated for 2022.
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.  This is for WOC members only and memberships are
available at the wall.  Please enter through the doors on the south (Weston
Field) side and leave your shoes on the plastic tarp at the door.



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.  This is for WOC members only and memberships are
available at the wall.  Please enter through the doors on the south (Weston
Field) side and leave your shoes on the plastic tarp at the door.



Stroll to Stone Hill 1:00 pm Take a study break during the beginning of
this last week of classes! This will be a very relaxed, but fun walk to
Stone Hill leaving from Paresky steps at 1 pm. Email [log in to unmask] with
any questions.



Wednesday

Non cis-male climbing from 8 - 9 pm!  From 9 - 10 all WOC members are
welcome and memberships are available at the wall.  No experience
necessary.  All equipment provided.   Please enter through the doors on the
south (Weston Field) side and leave your shoes on the plastic tarp at the
door.



Thursday

Kayak Rolling Session 7:30pm - 9:00 Come by the indoor pool to learn the
basics of rolling a kayak!  Easy to get the 180 degree part but a little
more challenging to get the 360 degree part where you come back up for
air!!  Open to people of any or no experience. Please sign up on this form
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FDlXpFj62Q--5J3svBL_2s5vbpl_cR0eVLLnZybAbSo/edit?usp=sharing>




WMCC JDEI Committee Winter Speaker Series: Climb United Initiative of the
American Alpine Club Join the Western Massachussetts Climbing Coalition
from 7 - 9 pm on zoom for a conversation with Cody Kaemmerlen and Shara
Zaia about how Climb United
<https://climbgneiss.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2ae253c73ed173f12385100ea&id=11f7c98a21&e=8d06753a5b>
is increasing access to the outdoors and how oppressive or discriminatory
route names can get in the way of this. Find more information and the zoom
link here
<https://climbgneiss.org/event/wmcc-jdei-committee-winter-speaker-series-climb-united-initiative-of-the-american-alpine-club/?utm_source=WMCC+Newsletter+List&utm_campaign=09b77f7b8d-WMCC_Newsletter2_17_2014_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1193bdfb1f-09b77f7b8d-436630733&mc_cid=09b77f7b8d&mc_eid=8d06753a5b>
!



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.  This is for WOC members only and memberships are
available at the wall.  Please enter through the doors on the south (Weston
Field) side and leave your shoes on the plastic tarp at the door.



Friday

Weekly sunrise hike it’s a real one!!!!  This“wake up” and down Pine Cobble -
sunrise at 7:12 AM. Meet on Paresky steps at 6:00 AM!!  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 -  winter
hat/gloves needed for warmth at the summit, good footwear for a trail that
will be SNOWY, muddy, wet and always rocky!  Bring a filled water
bottle, headlamp
- most definitely or flashlight and a cup for hot drinks.  Return to campus
by 8:30AM.  Please sign up on this form
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FDlXpFj62Q--5J3svBL_2s5vbpl_cR0eVLLnZybAbSo/edit?usp=sharing>
or email [log in to unmask] with any questions?



Saturday:

Hike to Mt. Williams!  You’re summiting the “mountain of work” at
Williams.. how about adding a summit up Mt. Williams to top it off!!
Leaving campus at 9AM returning at 1pm.  This is a 6 mile hike with a
challenging 1700 foot gain of elevation.  Please sign up on this form
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FDlXpFj62Q--5J3svBL_2s5vbpl_cR0eVLLnZybAbSo/edit?usp=sharing>
or email [log in to unmask] with any questions?



Sunday

PRIMAL SCREAM

It’s finals, so everyone has something to yell about. Better out than in!
Come scream your heart’s content out and remember to BYOA (bring your own
angst). Last time we got 250 people let’s see how many we can get this
time! Meet at 9PM at the marble blocks (by the music building). Email
Aidan, [log in to unmask], for 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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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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