WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR 02/18- 02/24

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:

Calling all WOOLF enthusiasts!!  WOOLF 2019 is underway but we need YOUR help to make it happen! We need instructors for WOOLF leaders and staff to help the program run smooth! The WOOLF instructor/staff application is now open through Friday March 1st, please apply!

Staff and Instructor Application WOOLF '19

Contact Erin (enm2), Elizabeth, (eab7), or Sally (slw5) with any questions!

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 March 1, and can be found attached to this email or outside the WOC office 2nd floor 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 Equipment Room:   The Equipment Room is open M-Th 12:30 -1:30 and 12 -2 on Friday.  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]

Williamstown Trail Crew: Trail Crew Intern (2 paid positions) The Williamstown Trail Crew spends two months building and maintaining hiking trails here in Williamstown. We're outside, all day, every day: chopping trees, clearing and blazing trails, digging in the dirt. We often do light carpentry (building bridges, decks, signs), so you'll learn some basic woodworking, too.

- Eight weeks

- June 10 - August 2

- Student on-campus housing available (w/ purchase of a meal plan)

Responsibilities:

Build and clear waterbars, clear branches/blowdowns, build turnpikes and check-steps, cut new trail tread, install and repair culverts, chop/remove fallen trees, build trail signs and kiosks, sharpen and maintain tools, blaze trails, light carpentry.

All interns will receive on-the-job training in tool use and safety.

Experience with trail maintenance, gardening, yard work and carpentry is helpful. A love for the outdoors is essential!

To apply, follow this link: http://bit.ly/WmstwnTrailCrew  Any questions? Email [log in to unmask]

WOC activities:

Wednesday:

Pool Rolling Session 7:30 - 9:00

Come by the indoor pool to learn the basics of kayaking! Learn the basics of kayaking including forward paddle strokes, turning a kayak with and without a paddle, and rolling a full 360 degrees. Open to people of any or no experience. Contact Duncan, [log in to unmask] if you have questions!

Friday:

Weekly Sunrise Hike (catch the sunrise at 6:38am) - to the summit of Pine Cobble, Meet on Paresky steps at 6:00 AM.  Dress for the weather, trail will be snowy, icy and possibly wet!  Bring a filled water bottle, headlamp/flashlight and a cup for hot drinks.  Return to campus by 8:30AM. Contact Scott, [log in to unmask] if you have questions??

Saturday:

Learn to Skin Uphill then ski down at the Mt. Greylock Ski Club 10:30am - 3:30pm  Sign up to learn how to skin uphill and backcountry ski with a telemark setup Or your own AT ski setup.   All skill levels welcome but downhill skiing experience necessary. Please contact Aidan, [log in to unmask] to reserve a spot or with any questions!

Sunday:

A winter ascent to the roof of Massachusetts!!  Join Abbey and Scott on a trek up the Roaring brook trail to the Hopper trail to the summit of Mt. Greylock - 6 miles roundtrip, 2,000’ change of elevation!  Leave campus at 9:30AM and returning at 3:30PM. Contact Abbey at [log in to unmask] to reserve a spot OR if you have questions??

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