WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR 10/17- 10/20


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:

WOC 2nd quarter PE classes: sign up in people soft to register.  Classes meet 1 day/week from 1pm - 3:45pm.   Questions? [log in to unmask]


MONDAY:

Climbing:  learning “the ropes” of climbing at the wall and bouldering outside!

Hiking: Exploring the trails of North Berkshire county!!

 

WEDNESDAY:

WOC Adventure Sampler - try the best of WOC activities, variety adventure in every class

Backpacking 101  - learn skills of backpacking and planning short and long overnight hikes with a built in overnight)

 

THURSDAY:

WOC Sampler: try the best of WOC activities, variety adventure in every class

PE Climbing Instructor certification course:  climbing experience necessary

 

Lead Clinic: Ever wanted to get on the crazy overhang at the wall or get out trad climbing?  Well the first step is learning to lead climb! There will be a 2 part lead climbing clinic on Tuesday 10/29 and Tuesday 11/5.  You must be lead certified to lead climb at the wall and must attend both days to get certified. Email Dave ([log in to unmask]) with questions or to sign up. 


Coming next Wednesday, 10/23 Anchor Building Clinic Are you thinking of taking your climbing  game outdoors? Take this clinic to learn the basics of setting up safe, simple, and efficient top - rope anchors.  3 pm - 6 pm. Email Dave at [log in to unmask] to register or with questions. No prior experience necessary.


The Nate Lowe climbing wall:  Come get sendy with us!  The wall is open Monday - Thursday from 8pm - 10pm (Thursdays from 8-9pm reserved for people who don’t identify as cis-gender male.  All climbers are welcome from 9-10).

 

WOC Equipment Room:   The Equipment Room will be open T - Th 12:30 - 1:30 pm & *F 12 - 2 pm Email: [log in to unmask]


WOC activities:

 

Friday:

Every friday is Mountain Day if you come join the weekly Sunrise hike to the summit of Pine Cobble (witness sunrise at 7:09am) Meet on Paresky steps at 6:00 AM.  Dress for the weather, BE PREPARED FOR A WET, MUDDY TRAIL, 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??

 

Sunday:

Gunks Climbing Trip! Join us for an excursion to one of the premier climbing areas in the Northeast! Leaving at 7 am and returning by 7 pm, we’ll plan to get a ton of awesome climbing in. Must be belay certified to come -- shoot Duncan an email [log in to unmask] if you want to reserve a spot, or have any questions! There is a 10$ fee for climbing in the area. 

 

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Scott Lewis
Director 
Williams Outing Club
39 Chapin Hall Dr.
Williamstown, MA  01267

Wk Ph# (413) 597 - 2317 
Mobile  # (413) 884 - 5222
FAX     # (413) 597 - 4742

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