WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR 1/06 - 1/12

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:

APPLY TO BE A WOOLF LEADER: Applications for leading a WOOLF trip this fall are open for members of the class of 2023! There are three components to the application:

EphVenture Common App (due January 7th): https://first-year.williams.edu/ephventures/

WOOLF Leader App (due January 10th):

https://forms.gle/hdAqZq13yix5feXr6 

WOOLF Recommendation Form (due January 10th):

https://forms.gle/38spRPyxFV8jYLqYA

If you have any questions about any component of the application, please email Duncan (dhm2), Thomas (tje1), or William (wr2)!

BACK COUNTRY FILM FESTIVAL:  On Saturday 1/11 WOC will be hosting the 15th Annual BCFF in Brooks-Rogers recital hall in the Bernhard Music Center.  The doors will open at 6:30 for a 7 pm show. Come early as this show “sold out” last year.  There is no admission charge but bring $$ to enter the raffle for great prizes. All raffle proceeds benefit local groups working to protect and promote human powered winter outdoor activities.  See attachments for more info.

The Nate Lowe climbing wall:  Come get sendy with us!  The wall is open T & W 8 -10 & Th 9 -11.  Th from 9 - 10 is reserved for those who don’t identify as cis-gender male.  Th from 10 -11 we welcome everyone. Come enjoy the new year by trying out one of our new boulder problems or roping up for some great views of the field house ceiling.

WOC Equipment Room:   The Equipment Room will be open M - F from 12 -2 pm.  Open 10 - noon on Saturday if snow conditions warrant.  Email: [log in to unmask]

WOC activities:

Monday: 

WOC Winter Study SIGN UP and ski pass sale: 6pm - 8:30pm in Lasell Gym:

*see info sheet attached to email!!

Wednesday:

Winter Waterfall Hike: Come along for a quick hike/microspike/snowshoe (weather dependent) to the Cascades in North Adams leaving at 10 am and returning at 12 pm. The hike is a short 1 mile out and back with a beautiful waterfall and lots of hot chocolate at the end! No previous outdoor experience necessary. Contact Duncan dhm2 to reserve a spot!

Friday:

Weekly sunrise hike wake up and down Pine Cobble (witness sunrise at 7:22am) Meet on Paresky steps at 6:00 AM.  Dress for the chill and snowy trail,  bring extra layers, headlamp, filled water bottle and a cup for hot drinks.  Return to campus by 8:30AM. Contact Seamus, [log in to unmask] TO RESERVE A SPOT by Thursday, 9AM.

Sunday:

Trip to Prospect Mountain Cross-Country Ski Area W.O.C. is providing van transportation to Prospect Mountain each Sunday during Winter Study.  Vans depart the Paresky steps at 8 AM and return by 12 PM.  A trail pass for Williams students is $10.  Rentals are available in the W.O.C. Equipment Room and must be picked up on Friday between 12 - 2 PM.  (Prospect also has rentals available for a reduced rate). To sign up, fill out this form by noon on Friday. Space is limited and will be allocated in order of sign-up.   Questions? Contact Marc Mandel.

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