WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR 3/9 - 3/15

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:



MAPLEFEST in Hopkins Forest, Saturday March 14th 11:00-2:00

Come out and celebrate the the maple sugaring season:  visit an active
sugarhouse, tap a tree, take part in a taste-test, eat pancakes,
sugar-on-snow and more.  Van rides from Paresky (Park Street) on the half
hour.



The Nate Lowe Climbing Wall:  The wall is open Tu - Th 8 -10. On Thursday
the wall is open to people who don’t identify as cisgender male from 8 -9
and welcomes everyone from 9 -10.  There are lots of new routes and boulder
problems for you to try. Come get sendy with us!

*The climbing wall will be closed 3/9 & 3/16 for IM training.



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



WOC activities:

Monday:

Full Moon Gazing 8:00PM!!  It will be a full moon Monday night and we will
be meeting at the tables at the front of Paresky to go have a look. Take a
quick break from your work and walk down to Poker Flats with us to look at
the moon. Contact Sam, [log in to unmask] if you have any questions!



Tuesday:



Wednesday:

Midweek Walk! We’ll take a quick hour or so long walk somewhere near campus
to refresh your senses and take advantage of the beautiful spring weather.
Meet at 2 pm by the WOC office, and contact Charlotte, [log in to unmask],
with any questions!





Thursday:

Books in Bloom! It’s back for a second take; celebrate spring and come to
Chapin Special Collections at 1 PM for a look at rare and beautiful
nature-related books. Email [log in to unmask] with questions.

Kayak Rolling Session 7:30 - 9:00 Come by the indoor pool to learn the
basics of kayaking! Learn the basics of kayaking including forward paddle
strokes and rolling a full 360 degrees. Open to people of any or no
experience. Contact Jared, [log in to unmask] if you have questions!



Friday:

REAL SUNRISE.. yes, with daylight savings time we truly will see the  Sun
rise in the east to splash its warming light on Pine Cobble.  Meet on
Paresky steps at 6:00 AM.  Dress for the weather, have a headlamp or
flashlight, hiking boots/shoes for muddy & wet trail,  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.



Waterfall Hike!! Come along for a quick hike to the Cascades at the base of
Mt. Greylock. We will leave campus at 1pm and return by 3pm. The hike is
mild -- roughly 1 mile round trip on flat trail -- and has a fabulous view
of the falls. Email Duncan [log in to unmask] to reserve a spot or with any
questions!





Sunday:

Hike to the roof of Massachusetts - take two…. We'll hike the steep roaring
brook to hopper trail, 3 miles to the summit, and retrace our steps back to
the trailhead!  5 hr strenuous hike - leaving campus at 11:45AM returning
by 5pm. Contact [log in to unmask] to reserve a spot!!



Storytime x WOC Din: A Discussion of Place! Join us to eat a delicious
homemade meal on Sunday at 6pm in Dodd. You’re also welcome to join us in
cooking starting at 4 pm! This week, WOC Din will be partnering with
Storytime to present a group discussion about place-- please come join us!
Contact Charlotte, [log in to unmask] with any questions.





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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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