WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR 05/07- 05/13

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:

ATTENTION Seniors OR anyone leaving campus and not returning until reunions or not returning!  IF for some reason you do not want to continue receiving weekly Outing news messages - PLEASE take the time to follow the instructions and remove yourself from the listserve while you are still on campus.  You will not be able to remove yourself once you are off the campus system. If you do remove yourself, remember to still GET OUTSIDE AND PLAY!

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EPIC Sunrise 9 mile hike up and down Mt. Greylock - Monday, May 14.  We’ll be leaving campus at 2:30AM returning by 8:30AM.  To reserve a spot, please email [log in to unmask] by friday, May 11.  

Climbing: The Nate Lowe climbing wall will be open 8 -10 pm M - Th.  8-9 pm on Thursdays are reserved for people who do not identify as cis-gender males.  9-10 pm on Thursdays and every other night are open and welcome to all.

WOC Equipment Room:  The Equipment Room will be open M - Th 12:30 -1:30, and F 12 -2.   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.

Monday:

Easy! Fun! Run for running beginners: Do you consider yourself not a ‘runner’ but wish you ran more? Do you want to know learn some of the local running routes and trails around campus? Join us at 4pm in front of Lassel Gym (across from Morgan), to go on a very easy beginner run-- we will stay together as a group and run at a pace everyone can hold.  This is a non-intimidating run for beginner runners! Email Kerry at Kas6 with questions!

Tuesday:

Slacklining! Join us to slackline outside of Morgan starting at 4 on Tuesday. All levels of experience welcome! Come and enjoy what should be another beautiful day. Contact Alex [log in to unmask] with any questions.

Wednesday:

Polar Bear Swim: Come one come all to the green river for a quick swim! Meet in front of Lassel Gym (across from Morgan), at 9pm if interested. Bring a towel. Contact Kerry at Kas6 if you have any questions!

Friday:

Sunrise (5:35 am sunrise)  3 mi Hike up and down Pine Cobble  Meet on Paresky 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:

READING PERIOD CANOE TRIP! : Nothing is better than a nice float on a lake to relieve the stress of finals. Join us for a night on the beautiful Goose Pond in the Southern Berkshires right next to the Appalachian Trail! We will be leaving Saturday at noon and returning Sunday afternoon. The paddle to the campsite will be relatively short (under 2 miles) and folks of all levels of experience are welcome. There will be a mandatory gear shakedown at 8:30 PM on Thursday to make sure that everyone is properly equipped. Contact Alex at [log in to unmask] by Wednesday, 5/9 at 5pm with any questions you have and to reserve a spot.

Sunday:

Easy! Fun! Run for running beginners: Do you consider yourself not a ‘runner’ but wish you ran more? Do you want to know learn some of the local running routes and trails around campus? Join us at 2pm in front of Lassel Gym (across from Morgan), to go on a very easy beginner run-- we will stay together as a group and run at a pace everyone can hold.  This is a non-intimidating run for beginner runners! Email Kerry at Kas6 with questions!