OUTING CLUB EVENTS 9/25 - 9/27

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

TONIGHT, THURSDAY!  Jennifer Pharr Davis, Hiker Extraordinaire!, 7:30PM, Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall. Want to learn what it’s like to hike the 2,181 miles of the Appalachian Trail in 46 days? That’s an average of 47 miles a day! In terms an Eph will understand, it’s like hiking from Tyler to Schow over 67 times, every day, for almost two months. Jennifer Pharr Davis is the previous record-holder of fastest AT thru-hike, and she’ll be talking about this and other accomplishments on Thursday.

*Equipment Room hours: Equipment room located Paresky level M. Open M-Th 12:30 - 1:30, F 12:00 - 2:00.  Bamboo ($15) or Under Armour ($22) t-shirts can be purchased in the Equipment Room during open hours! [log in to unmask]

 THURSDAY:

- Slacklining: Come to the trees between Morgan and Rt. 2 Thursday between 2:30 and 3:30 to learn to slackline with Raja, Annabel, and Galen! No experience necessary, all are welcome!

- Play with axes! Come help prepare the WOC cabin for the colder months and split some wood in Hopkins forest. City dweller? Now’s your chance to learn a valuable life skill. Close-toed shoes required. Meet at 2:30pm at Chapin steps. Shoot an email to Matthew (mbg5) if you’re interested or with questions.

- Jennifer Pharr Davis: 7:30 PM Brooks Rogers, See Announcements. It’ll be cool - FREE and open to the public!

-“Ladies” Night at the Nate Lowe climbing wall (8-9 no cis men, all others welcome. 9-10 all welcome) Towne Field House 8-10pm 

- Polar Bear Swim: Want to join the coolest club on campus? Meet at Paresky steps at 9pm. Contact Glen (gg5) with questions.

 FRIDAY:

-Sunrise Hike up Pine Cobble: Meet on Chapin Steps at 6:00 AM.  Dress for the weather, bring a water bottle and a cup for hot drinks.  Return to campus by 8:30AM.  Contact Scott, [log in to unmask]  if you have questions!

SATURDAY:

-Adventures at the Pownal Tubs: Join WOC for a relaxed, fun afternoon of hanging out by Vermont’s famous natural pools leaving campus at 2pm return by 5pm.  This laid back trip is for everybody and anybody, but come prepared to get a little wet! Contact Sarah (sec1) to sign up or ask questions.

SUNDAY:

-Titanic Rock Bouldering: Wanna get out of the field house and on some real rocks? Come tackle some boulder problems with us at Titanic Rock! The large boulder is nestled in a beautiful location, making for an awesome morning excursion/hangout before you begin the Sunday homework grind. After a van ride, it’s only a short walk through the forest to Titanic Rock. We will meet in the equipment room at 8:00am and are aiming to be back on campus by 1:00pm. No gear/experience necessary. Email Eli (ecm3) to sign up or to ask any questions!

-Hopkins Forest Fall Festival at the Forest! 1:00-4:00

-Trail Run to Fall Fest: Excited about Fall Fest in Hopkins Forest? Excited about running as the leaves change color? Join us on a fantastic trail run from Vermont down into Hopkins forest, where we will be greeted with apple cider, music and lumberjack competitions! It will be a moderate 4-6 miles on dirt roads and trails. We’ll meet in the equipment room at 1:30pm. Contact Mia (mcs3) to sign up! 


Scott Lewis
Director 
Williams Outing Club
39 Chapin Hall Dr.
Williamstown, MA  01267

WK PH # (413) 597 - 2317 
Cell # (413) 884 - 5222
FAX # (413) 597 - 4742




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