WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR 10/24- 10/27

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:

Apply to be a WOOLF 2020 Student Director! Sophomores and juniors with previously involvement with WOOLF are eligible to apply. Application attached below this message - due November 1. Contact Sally Walker ([log in to unmask]), Elizableth Bigham ([log in to unmask]) or Erin Meadors ([log in to unmask]) with any questions.

INFO SESSION with Apogee Adventures is looking for current students and recent graduates (age 20 or older by June 2020) to lead outdoor experiential education programs for students 11-18 in New England, Canada, Colorado, Montana, California, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, and throughout Europe this summer. If you're enthusiastic, responsible, and love working with kids, come learn more! No outdoor experience necessary.

Our 30-minute Information Session will be held on Tuesday, October 29that 7:00 PM in the Lewis Conference Room located in Mears House. We'll also be conducting interviews the following day. If you are unable to make our info session, please email [log in to unmask]. For more information about leading with Apogee, check out our Leader page We hope to see you there!

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 from 8 -10 pm 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.  

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 M - 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 7:17am) Meet on Paresky steps at 6:00 AM.  Dress for the weather,  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??

Pine Cobble Sunset Hike: Decompress and enjoy the last bit of the changing leaves with a sunset hike to Pine Cobble right off campus! Meet at Paresky Steps at 4:30 and return around 7, bring a headlamp, water, and mug for a treat at the top! Questions email Georgia at [log in to unmask]!

Saturday:

Canoeing the Housatonic River Lenox, MA  Leaving campus at Noon and returning by 5:00pm.  A great fall paddle on a beautiful gentle flowing river - come see the  waning Fall colors along the ancient river banks! Sign up with Scott at slewis@williams.edu to reserve a spot by thursday, 10/24

Udder Farm Fun: Farm Service for Food Justice Week and Beyond! Join Lehman Community Engagement and the Zilkha Center for a morning of community service at some of our beautiful local farms on Saturday, October 26th. If you're interested in supporting these local farmers and getting to know some of the people who produce our food, please sign up here!

Sunday:

Family days “ after the sunrise” hike up Pine Cobble. Meet on Paresky steps at 8:50 AM.  Dress for the weather - bring along OR send along your folks, siblings, visiting relatives etc..  Return to campus by Noon. Contact Scott, [log in to unmask] if you have questions!

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