WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR 11/21- 11/24 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: Open climbing this THURSDAY afternoon 11/21: Open to all members of the Williams community. *Come to the climbing wall this afternoon 11/21 from 2-4 *and be part of a PE instruction course. We need learners of all ages and abilities (preferably beginner) to join this class and learn from student PE instructor candidates. No experience or special equipment is necessary, just a willingness to be taught climbing and a desire to learn. Beginner climbing night this Friday! Learn to climb in a fun and supportive environment! Scroll down to Friday for more details. WOC financial aid is available for BEGINNER students interested in learning to ski or snowboard during our Winter Study Ski & Snowboard J-Term PE Class programming ONLY. Please contact with your name, class yr and ID# [log in to unmask] to *register for financial aid BY DEC. 6, 2019! * Three day ski passes, class instruction and rentals are covered under financial aid for BEGINNERS only! Become a ski or snowboard patroller this winter study! Round two winter study registration is coming! If you got dropped from your winter study or want to try something new, sign up for SPEC 22 to learn to ski patrol! Learn to be proficient in first aid skills, toboggan handling and mountain maintenance, and become prepared to join the Williams ski and snowboard patrol! We ski for free when volunteer patrolling at Jiminy Peak. Both skiers and snowboarders are welcome. Contact Annabelle (asf5) with questions. HUNTING SEASON!! Deer (rifle & shotgun) season has begun in Vermont AND New York: VT11/16/19 - 12/01/19 NY 11/16-12/08 *if going into the nearby woods…Be aware and A-wear bright colors MA begins 12/02 - 12/14 (no hunting allowed in MA on Sundays!) The Nate Lowe climbing wall: Come get sendy with us! The wall is open Thursday 11/21 (Thursdays from 8-9pm reserved for people who don’t identify as cis-gender male. All climbers are welcome from 9-10) and Monday 11/25 from 8-10. *Closed 11/26 -12-1* 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: 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 2:30 pm and return to campus by 5:00. Please email [log in to unmask] if you are interested! GORP Making! Are you feeling stressed and want to eat something that reminds you of a better time? Come make GORP with us and reminisce on your days on WOOLF if you went or just come, hang out, and have some good snacks. We will be in Baxter at 2:45 pm! Please email [log in to unmask] with any questions. Friday: Weekly sunrise hike wake up and down Pine Cobble (witness sunrise at 6:52am) Meet on Paresky steps at 6:00 AM. Dress for the chilly and possibly wet 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. Beginner Climbing Night! - Never been the climbing wall? Only been a couple times? Want to try rock climbing? WOC is hosting an introductory night at the wall complete with snacks, including pizza. There will be Instructor-Monitors there to help belay, teach basic skills, and keep everyone safe. This event is beginners-only, completely free and all equipment will be provided. Beginner climbing night will take place from 8pm-10pm this Friday, November 22nd in the Towne Field House. Please reach out to Annabelle ([log in to unmask]) with any questions or concerns. Saturday: Visit to Gammelgarden Creamery!-Have you ever wondered where your delicious skyr comes from? Come with us and discover this Saturday morning from 10am-12:30pm (meet on Paresky steps). Email [log in to unmask] if you would like to reserve a spot. Sunday: Hike up Stone Hill! Are you looking for a way to recharge enough for Monday and Tuesday classes? Join us for a simple, brisk, walk up Stone Hill on Sunday morning, leaving campus at 10 am from the WOC office. Email Charlotte ([log in to unmask]) with any questions! To remove yourself from this list send an email to http://listserv.williams.edu and follow the instructions there to remove yourself from: [log in to unmask] Note you must enter your full email address to unsubscribe: [log in to unmask] -- 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 To remove yourself from this list send an email to [log in to unmask] with the message body "signoff outing-news-l" or go to http://listserv.williams.edu and follow the instructions there. Note that if you are subscribed with your [log in to unmask] style e-mail address, you may need to get a password for this address as well.