WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR 05/06- 05/12
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:
EPIC Sunrise 9 mile Hike up and down Mt. Greylock MONDAY, May 13: Leaving at 2:30AM return to campus by 8:45AM. NEED TO RESERVE a spot - Contact Scott, [log in to unmask] by 4PM friday, 05/10/19
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 10pm 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:
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 am 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.
Friday:
End your academic year with a Weekly Sunrise(n) hike to the summit of Pine Cobble (sunrise at 5:36am) 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??
Sing around the campfire!!! The WOC board will be gathering for song, stories and smores to end the academic year at 8:30pm by the campfire ring behind the tennis courts. Free free to bring instruments or just your voices; we encourage all manners of talent to share and celebrate!!
Sunday:
Caving trip to Bentley’s Cave! Join us in exploring under the earth’s surface as we venture into Bentley Caves in Berlin, NY. You never know what mysteries you might find hidden inside of the rock! Wear clothes you can get dirty. Please note that we will be spending an extended time in enclosed spaces. Lights and helmets available from WOC. Contact Annabelle ([log in to unmask]) with questions or to sign up!
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