Hi WOC,

Here are our events for the week of 11/16/09 – 11/22/09:

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

GOT SKILLS??  Want to share them?  WOC is now recruiting Winter Skill instructors for the following activities: Alpine skiing, Snowboarding, Telemark skiing, Nordic skiing, and snowshoeing!!  If interested pick up an Instructor Application outside the WOC office, 2nd Floor Paresky.  Instructors will receive training, pay, 1 PE credit, and special rates on lift tickets. Questions, please contact Scott at [log in to unmask]

 

Hunting (rifle/shotgun) season has BeGUN!  Check the dates-in VT: Nov.14-Nov.29, NY: Nov.21-Dec.13, MA: Nov.30-Dec.12 (no hunting on Sundays in MA.)  Be aware and a-wear bright colors!

 

Reply to this email if you’d like to share excitement about these events or let us know of any other outdoor happenings!  We would love to hear! 

 

MONDAY

-   Open Climbing at the Nate Lowe wall!  8-10 PM in the Field House. 

-     METEOR STARGAZING campout on Stone Hill!  Join us for the Lenoid meteor shower, predicted to be especially good for the northeast!  Meet at 10:30 PM outside of the WOC Office in upstairs Paresky, snacks will be provided.

 

TUESDAY

-     Kayak roll sessions!  Learn to roll a kayak, no experience necessary; 7-8:30 in the pool, bring bathing suit and enthusiasm - come and go as you please!

-     Polar Bear Swim, come for a refreshing dip in the Green River!  Meet on Paresky steps at 10PM and don’t forget to bring warm clothes and a towel. Questions to Fiona at few1.

-     Open climbing at the Nate Lowe wall!  Hours are 8-10 PM in the Field House. 

 

WEDNESDAY

-     Open climbing at the Nate Lowe wall from 8-10 PM in the Field House.

-     WOC weekly meeting; 7PM in Schapiro Hall 141, all members are welcome!  Contact Ali at 10ahd to know more.

 

THURSDAY

-     Jiminy Peak Ski Season Pass sale; 3 – 7 PM in Paresky 210.  Pick up your student only SEASON - SKI ANYTIME - PASS for $299, also offered throughout the season at Jiminy Peak for the same price (compare at reg. season pass cost $459).  WOC also will be offering a VERY special rate J-term pass on Jan 5th for students interested in downhill skiing, snowboarding and telemark skiing during winter study only.  Questions, contact Scott at [log in to unmask].

-   Open climbing at the Nate Lowe wall from 8 – 10 PM in the Field House

 

FRIDAY

-     Sunrise Hike up Pine Cobble!  Meet at Chapin Steps at 6:15AM, we will return to campus by 8:45AM

 

SUNDAY

-     Hike up Mt Prospect!  We will be leaving Chapin steps at 2 PM - contact Ali at 10ahd for more information.

-     Thanksgiving MIDNIGHT Polar Bear swim!  Meet on Paresky steps at 10PM and don’t forget to bring warm clothes and a towel. Questions to Abby at atm1.

-     Open climbing at the Nate Lowe wall.  Hours are 8-10 PM in the Field House. 

 

Have a superb week!

-Your friends at WOC

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