WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR 04/22- 04/28

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:

Amphibian Foray in Hopkins Forest with Tom Tyning, of BCC

Saturday, April 27th 10:00-noon.

Van ride available from Park st./Paresky at 10AM returning to campus at noon.

Missing item of value?  Found at the Towne Field house after the Black light night climbing event.  Please contact Scott at [log in to unmask] to reclaim your lost item, once you can identify it.

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]

PBC bikes for loan at WOC Equipment Room:  There are bikes for 24 hour or weekend loan through the Equipment Room.  Bring your WOC membership card.

Climbing:

The Nate Lowe climbing wall will be open!!! 8-10 pm Monday -Thursday.  Thursday nights from 8-9 are reserved for people who don’t identify as cis-gender male.  All climbers are welcome from 9-10.

WOC activities:

Monday:

Polar Bear Plunge! Has academic life at Williams completely drained you? Are your eyes vacant and soulless? Try to recapture the feeling of being alive by jumping into a river! This is a perfect bucket list item and a great way to keep awake while finishing that problem set. Meet on Paresky Steps at 8pm on Monday night. Be sure to bring a towel, warm layers, and something to swim in! Contact Aidan at [log in to unmask] with any questions.

Tuesday:

Slacklining! Come take a study break and enjoy the beautiful weather by slacklining! We will be outside Morgan from 4-5 pm. All experience levels welcome. Email Alex at [log in to unmask] with questions.

Stone Hill Overnight! Join us for a quick, simple overnight trip on Stone Hill. We will depart from campus around 9:45 pm and return to campus at 8:30 on Wednesday morning. If we’re lucky, we could catch the last bits of the Lyrids meteor shower! Email Duncan, [log in to unmask] with any questions, or to sign up! No previous camping experience necessary, and all necessary gear can be provided.

Wednesday:

Run! Join Gavin on Wednesday for a beautiful morning run. We will tailor pace and distance to whoever shows up, and all are welcome. Email [log in to unmask] with questions, and come to Frosh Quad at 9:30 AM if you’d like to join the fun!

Friday:

Weekly Sunrise(n) hike to the summit of Pine Cobble (sunrise at 5:52am) Meet on Paresky steps at 6:00 AM.  Dress for the weather, trail will be possibly wet!  Bring a headlamp, filled water bottle and a cup for hot drinks.  Return to campus by 8:30AM. Contact Scott, [log in to unmask] if you have questions??

Dinner on Stone Hill Meet on Paresky steps at 6:15 PM. Have you ever thought it would be really nice to eat a meal outside with friends and appreciate our beautiful Purple Valley setting? Get your dinner from Paresky in a to-go container then meet outside on the steps. We’ll then head up Stone Hill and enjoy a lovely Friday evening picnic. Contact Alex at [log in to unmask] if you have any questions.

Saturday:

WOC Din: Brunch Edition!!!

Brunches have been gaining popularity in recent years, and the WOC Din crew has decided to see what the hype is all about! WOC Din will be hosting a breakfast burrito brunch on Dodd Lawn (weather permitting) starting at 10:30 am. Join us for great food, friends, and conversation on a beautiful day! Contact Charlotte, [log in to unmask], with questions.

Waterfall Hike! Come out for a quick hike to one of Mt. Greylock’s hidden gems: Cascade Falls. Leaving at 9:00 am and returning before 12 pm, this outing is the perfect break from the academic grind! The hike will be about 2 miles round trip on flat ground. Contact Duncan, [log in to unmask] to reserve a spot, or with any questions.

WOC Scavenger Hunt!!!! Run around campus trying to find hidden clues at 7:00pm. Meet at Paresky Steps with a team of 2 to 4, a bathing suit, and a headlamp. Email Aidan at [log in to unmask] to sign-up, or with any questions.

Sunday:

Polar Bear Plunge! Has academic life at Williams completely drained you? Are your eyes vacant and soulless? Try to recapture the feeling of being alive by jumping into a river! This is a perfect bucket list item and a great way to keep awake while finishing that problem set. Meet on Paresky Steps at 8pm on Sunday night. Be sure to bring a towel, warm layers, and something to swim in! Contact Aidan at [log in to unmask] with any questions.