WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR 11/12 - 11/18

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:

HUNTING SEASON!!

Deer (rifle & shotgun) season has beGUN in Vermont: 11/10/18 - 11/25/17

*if going into the nearby woods…Be aware and A-wear bright colors

New York begins 11/17 - 12/09

MA begins 11/26 - 12/08  (no hunting allowed in MA on Sundays!)

Join the WOC board! Applications are now open to join the WOC executive board  Whether you’ve gone on every sunrise hike or have never done anything with WOC before, if you are passionate about helping people get outside, this is a great opportunity to help shape the outing community at Williams. Applications are due November 26th, and can be found attached to this email, on the WOC website, or outside the WOC office upstairs in Paresky. First years are especially encouraged to apply, though all non-graduating students may apply. Contact Jonathan, [log in to unmask] with any questions.

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! APPLICATIONS ARE DUE, FRIDAY NOV. 16 BY 5PM.  Questions?  contact [log in to unmask]

Jiminy Peak Ski pass sale (this is NOT the J-term special WOC PE sale): Monday, Nov. 19, Paresky Table #1 from 3pm - 6pm: College ANYTIME Pass – Students Only $319.00 Must be taking 12 or more credits – Valid any operating day at 3 mountains Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, Cranmore Mountain Resort, Bromley Mountain  *This particular pass can also be purchased at anytime directly from Jiminy Peak throughout the season

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]

WOC activities:

Thursday:

Kayaking Pool Session:

The water outside is cold, but the pool is always warm. Learn to roll a kayak 360° (you’ve already got 180° down!) or work on your other skills in preparation for some roaring whitewater in the Spring! We’ll be there from 7:30-9pm. Contact Alex, ([log in to unmask]) if you have any questions.

Friday:

Weekly Sunrise Hike (sunrise at 6:46 am) - to the summit of Pine Cobble.  Meet on Paresky steps at 6:00 AM.  Dress for the WINTER weather, trail will be slick, SNOWY, muddy and wet! Bring a water bottle, headlamp/flashight and a cup for hot drinks.  Return to campus by 8:30AM. Contact Scott, [log in to unmask] if you have questions!

Ice Ice Baby! Don’t be a (snow)flake and join us on a jog up Blair Road --a great way to watch the world turn into a winter wonderland (and maybe catch the beginning of a sunset)! Will be snowing so bring layers. At the end of the run we will make a quick detour to the gas station and pick up some (vanilla) ice cream (cash would also be a good idea if you want some sweet stuff)! Run is about 6 miles total leaving at 3:00pm and running at a conversational pace, contact alm5 to sign up!

Saturday:

Hike in the Hopkins Forest! Come join us for the last look at the foliage before leaves are gone and the forest closes for deer hunting!  This will be a leisurely saunter through the woods, leaving campus at 10AM and returning in the early afternoon.  Contact Jonathan, [log in to unmask] with any questions!

Extreme Nature at the Clark- Walk to the Clark to see the new exhibit, Extreme Nature, and then take a walk on Stone Hill to explore some not-so-extreme nature. It will be beautiful late fall afternoon! Leaving from the Paresky steps at 1 pm and returning by 4 pm. Contact Rosa (rlk2) with any questions.