WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR 01/16 - 01/21

Hello WOC family! Come check out some of the awesome outdoors events we have going on this week. All events are open to WOC members. For more information on how to join WOC, ask your trip leader or head on down to the equipment room.

Announcements:  

Winter Carnival Design Competition

This year’s winter carnival will be themed “Alice in Winter Wonderland!” If you would like to submit a design to be featured on our stickers, buttons, posters, and around campus, please submit an original image to [log in to unmask] by Sunday night!

Do you feel like you are dependent on your phone - keeps you from getting outside and looking up? We invite you to challenge yourself to turn off and put away your smartphones for 48 hours this winter study. Join the 48-hour "phone fast" and experience life on the Williams campus without a cell phone in an effort to better understand our dependence on technology for entertainment, communication, and much more. We will turn off our phones on Wednesday the 17th at 10:00 AM until 10:00 AM on Friday the 19th. If you are interested please send an email to Andrew Bloniarz ([log in to unmask]) for more information, or signup at https://goo.gl/forms/SB7AZ7DjOe7e56y53”

Dead Week Trip: Two night trip to Merck Forest

Ski in two miles to the “Ned’s Place” cabin for a couple days (1/28-1/30) of winter adventures! Beginner level cross country skiing experience welcomed. Contact Louisa (lbg2) with any questions or to sign up. Trip is first-come-first-serve. http://merckforest.org/

Climbing Wall Instructor Monitor training: There will be a 2 part  training to become an IM at the Nate Lowe Climbing Wall on Tuesday 1/16 from 6:30 -8 (please note that the time has changed since last week’s update) and Sunday 1/21 from 7-9.  You must attend both trainings.  Applications may be picked up from the bulletin board outside the WOC office on 2nd floor Paresky and should be returned by 9 am T 1/16.

IF you missed the WOC winter study ski pass sale and PE class sign up  and still want to take a class OR just purchase a WOC special ski pass - please contact [log in to unmask]

We currently have openings in ALL classes - Downhill ski, snowboard, telemark - M, Tu, Wed, Th and Snowshoeing on Tuesdays.

Climbing:  New hours for  Winter Study!!

The Nate Lowe climbing wall will be open 9-11 pm M & Th, and 8 - 10 pm T & W.  Thursday nights from 9 -10 are reserved for those who don’t identify as cis-gender men. All climbers are welcome on Thursdays from 10 -11 and on every other day.  

WOC Equipment Room:  New Hours for Winter Study!!

The Equipment Room will be open M - F 12 -2, and  Saturday 10-12, as snow conditions warrant.  WOC memberships may be purchased at the Equipment Room as may the ever popular WOC Bamboo T-shirt. Email [log in to unmask] with questions.

Wednesday:  

Polar Bear Swim: The extreme cold snap is finally breaking, and that means it’s time for a polar bear swim! Temperatures will still be extreme, so dress incredibly warmly and bring at least one towel. Meet at Paresky steps at 6 PM for a walk to the river and a quick dip. Contact Glen (gg5) with any questions!

Thursday:
Kayak rolling pool session!  Want to learn how to roll a kayak 360 degrees (you’ve all got the 180 degree roll down!) come to the college pool at 7:30pm - no experience necessary!  Bring a bathing suit - see you there! Contact Alex at afs4 with questions.

Learn about the sky and constellations from an astro wizard!   In collaboration with WOC. Join Williams Environmental Council on Thursday, January 18 for a short hike up Stone Hill and if we’re lucky, there might be a fire at the top!  Hike will leave from Paresky steps promptly at 8pm, and return approximately at 9:30pm.

Friday:

Winter Sunrise (7:17 am sunrise)  3 mi Hike up and down Pine Cobble  Meet at the WOC equipment room, level M Paresky, at 6:00 AM.  Dress for the weather - lots of layers, hat and gloves.  Bring a headlamp/flashlight, a water bottle and a cup for hot drinks.  Return to campus by 8:45AM.  Contact Scott, [log in to unmask] if you have questions!

Steam Bath: Join us at the fire pit down by Poker Flats 3-4 PM for WOC’s own homemade sauna! Relax and sweat out all your worries then cool down in the snow. Bring clothes you can sweat in, a towel, and a good coat. Contact Alex (afs4) with any questions!

Saturday:

Intermediate Cross Country Ski at the beautiful Prospect Nordic center, VT! Some, but not much, cross country ski experience required. Leaving at 1pm and returning at 4:30 pm. Cost of trail-pass is $10. Please contact Matt, [log in to unmask], by Thursday, Jan 18 to reserve a spot or if you have any questions! Space is limited.

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