WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR 04/29- 05/05

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:

Mountain Day T-Shirt Design Contest!!!!!!!!!!! Whether you’re seeking eternal fame and glory, or you just love the mountains, here’s your chance to shine! Submit your custom design (just the front) for this year’s Mountain Day T-Shirt. Please drop them off at the WOC office (second floor Paresky) OR email submissions to Aidan, [log in to unmask] by 11pm on Friday, May 10th.

JOIN THE SPONTANEOUS OUTINGS CHAT!!!!!!!!

Have you ever felt like the day was so nice that you just had to be outside? Do you want to know if any random or spontaneous adventures are happening in the moment? Come and join the GroupMe chat: https://groupme.com/join_group/49777669/oX67kG5V

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:

Anchor Building  clinic: Learn an important skill to have as you transition from the gym to climbing real rock.   This clinic from 3-6 will introduce you to various types of rock protection, how to place it, and how to incorporate it into an anchor system that will keep you safe on the rock.  Limited enrollment. Contact da1 with questions or to register.

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. 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:

Thursday:

Bring the Cheese to the People!! This rare WOC offering will go to Cricket Creek Farm Thursday morning to volunteer with cheese wrapping at the small, inspiring dairy operation. We will likely be gone in the window of 9 to noon, but exact time and details are subject to change, so to join you must RSVP to [log in to unmask]. It should be blast with Rachel and Gavin, and you may be sent home with a small stash of artisanal cheeses for your labors!

Friday:

Weekly Sunrise(n) hike to the summit of Pine Cobble (sunrise at 5:45am) 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??

Sunset Stroll to Stone Hill Meet on Paresky steps at 7:20 PM. The sun will set at 7:50 on Friday evening. Join us for a lovely stroll up Stone Hill to catch the sunset and enjoy the beautiful purple hue that the mountains get at sundown. Contact Alex at [log in to unmask] if you have any questions.

Saturday:

Spring Botany and Wildflower walk with Professor Joan Edwards, Hopkins Forest, Saturday, May 4th 10:00-11:30.  Van from Paresky (Park Street) at 10:00AM. Contact Drew at [log in to unmask] if you have any questions.

Gunks Climbing Trip:  Join us for a beautiful climbing trip to the Peterskill area of the Shawangunks (must be belayed certified) to get sendy!  The trip will leave campus at 7am on Sunday morning so we can get into the park and return by 6pm.  There will be an opportunity to get burritos and visit the Rock and Snow gear shop in New Paltz.  Contact Annabelle at [log in to unmask] with any questions or to sign up!

Overnight Trip to Hopkins Forest! Join us for a leisurely night off campus in the WOC Cabin! We’ll leave mid-afternoon on Saturday and return early on Sunday morning. This is a great opportunity to spend some time exploring while still having access to creature comforts. Please contact Charlotte at [log in to unmask] by Thursday to sign up or with any questions!

Sunday:

Local Plant Dyes! Did you know that the first synthetic dye was created in 1856? Before that all of our ancestors (and still many people today) use roots, leaves, bark, stones, insects, and mushrooms to make color for art and clothes. If you are interested in looking for flowers, bugs, and bark in Hopkins Forest at 11:00AM, email Crystal ([log in to unmask]) for more information!

WOC Din!! The WOC Din Committee is cooking again on Sunday! Join us in Dodd Kitchen (or on the lawn) at 7 pm. Our meal will be vegetarian, and we invite anyone who is interested in cooking with us starting at 5:30. Contact Charlotte at [log in to unmask] with any questions!

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