WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR 11/05 - 11/11

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:

Remembering Nate Lowe ‘95 - today - Nov. 5 designer and inspiration of  the Nate Lowe climbing wall. See attached poem written in honor of his spirit in 1994.

EPIC Sunrise 9 mile Hike up and down Mt. Greylock THIS FRIDAY, NOV. 9: Leaving at 3:30AM  return to campus by 8:45AM. NEED TO RESERVE a spot Contact Rosa, rlk2@williams.edu by 4PM tuesday,  11/06/18

Chewonki will be tabling in Paresky on tuesday, Nov. 6 from 12:30-2pm.  This camp is looking for students or recent graduates to work this summer on the coast of Maine. We are looking for staff to fill positions in our Girls’ Camp, Boys’ Camp and Wilderness Trips.  All of our staff embrace a Chewonki wide philosophy of strong risk management, fun loving energy, and enthusiasm for working with students ages 8-18. We are looking for a wide range of folks with different blends of risk management, technical, interpersonal, and educational skills. Specifically, some of the positions we are looking to fill are: Co-Ed, Girls, and Boys Trip Leaders (21+), Cabin Counselor (18+), and Camp Leadership (21+).

WOC J-TERM Winter PE Ski, Snowboard, Telemark, Nordic ski, Snowshoe Instructors wanted:

IF interested please come by the WOC office, 2nd floor Pareksy to pick up an application outside the office door!  (RETURNING INSTRUCTORS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY)   Questions?  contact [log in to unmask]

WOC Equipment Room:  The Equipment Room is open M-Th 12:30-1:30, & F 12-2.  We have tons of gear to borrow! WOC memberships may be purchased as may Mt. Day or Bamboo T-shirts. Email [log in to unmask]

New WOC T-shirts in stock:  Stop by the Equipment Room for your Bamboo  T-shirt today. New colors and a full range of sizes in a silky smooth Bamboo T-shirt for only $15.00.

WOC activities:

Friday:

EPIC Fall sunrise hike up Mt. Greylock - reservations needed - see announcement at top of page!

Saturday:

See Dinosaur Footprints! Take a trip off campus to Dinosaur Footprints Park in Holyoke, MA. We’ll leave at 10 am on Saturday, check out the park (which contains 130 preserved footprints), then get lunch in Holyoke. Depending on time and weather, we’ll also take a short hike in a nearby state park on the way back. We will return to campus by 5:30 pm, in time for dinner. Space limited- email Rosa at rlk2 with questions or to reserve a spot!

Sunday:

Bike Tour! Come on a biking tour to enjoy the last of the fall foliage and visit the Alpacas at Sweet Brook Farm. Meet on Paresky steps at 9am. We will return to campus by 11am. Contact Louisa ([log in to unmask]) to sign up and indicate if you need to borrow a bike and/or helmet!

Taconic Ridge Hike! Come on a lovely hike to catch the last of the Fall colors around Petersburg Pass. Depending on the trail conditions and weather, we’ll be hiking around 5-8 miles and we’ll aim to leave campus at 10am and return mid-to-late afternoon. Contact Alex at afs4 to join or ask any questions!

Thought of something you want to see happen, but isn’t listed here? Lead it yourself! Email Alex at ads4 if you’re interested in becoming a trip leader for WOC.

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