WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR 10/28- 11/04

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:

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 Leaders Page. We hope to see you there!

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.

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.  

GRAND CANYON spring break trip!  Do you love to hike? Do you want to do trail work in one of the most beautiful places you’ll ever visit? Join Scott and Negasi this spring break in the GRAND CANYON for a two-week  (3/21-4/04) Arizona adventure! Enjoy awesome hikes, make friends, and sleep at the bottom of one of America’s greatest treasures. Contact Negasi, [log in to unmask], with questions or interest. Space limited!   

The Nate Lowe climbing wall:  Come get sendy with us!  The wall is open Monday, Wednesday, and 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). Closed Tuesday due to lead clinic.

Wall closed next two TUESDAYS: Due to lead clinic mentioned above. The wall will not be open on Tuesday 10/29 and Tuesday 11/5.

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:

Thursday: Lovely Hike to Cascade Falls! Join us for a short hike to Cascade Falls to see a beautiful waterfall. The total hike is 2 miles on flat ground along a beautiful stream. We will leave from the WOC Office at 3 pm and return to campus by 5:30. Please email [log in to unmask] if you are interested!

Friday:

Last chance for a real sunrise this semester before Daylight savings time sets the clock back 1 hr!  Hike Pine Cobble (witness sunrise at 7:26am) 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??

Evening Stroll: End your week on a high note by taking an evening stroll up Stone Hill. Meet at Paresky steps at 8pm. It might be chilly - so dress for the weather! Bring headlamps if you so choose. We’ll enjoy some hot cocoa while looking at the stars before heading back to campus. Email Alex at [log in to unmask] with any questions.

Saturday:

Tri-everything - Canoeing, meditating and hiking in South Berkshire County.  Leaving campus at 10:30AM and returning by 5:00pm.  Canoeing on Stockbridge Bowl, walking the Labyrinth of Kripalu and hiking to the top of Lenox mountain at the Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary!   Rejuvenating 5 hours of getting OUT. Sign up with scott at [log in to unmask] to reserve a spot by Thursday, 10/31.

WOC Din!! Join us in Dodd Kitchen at 4:30 to cook, or at 6 to eat, a delicious vegetarian soup! WOC Din is designed to provide an opportunity for students to meet community members outside of their usual friend groups, and to prompt discussions about the outdoors at Williams. Email Charlotte, [log in to unmask] with any questions, comments, and dietary restriction questions.

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