WOC-nd update OUTING CLUB CALENDAR

September 18th – September 20th

Hello WOC family AND Welcome back...Come check out some of the awesome outdoor events we have going on this week. All events are open to the Williams College community. 

Announcements

Mountain Day T-Shirt Design Contest!!!!!!!!!!! Whether you’re seeking eternal fame and glory, or you just love the mountains, here’s your chance to shine! Submit your custom design (just the front) for this year’s Mountain Day T-Shirt. Please drop them off at the WOC office (second floor Paresky) OR email submissions to Aidan, [log in to unmask] by 11pm on Monday, September 21st.

The WOC Equipment Room will be open Monday – Friday from 12 pm -2 pm by appointment only.  Open to all members of the Williams community.  WOC memberships are not required at the present time due to restricted amounts of equipment available.  As restrictions are eased on what equipment may be borrowed, this policy may change

You need to email [log in to unmask]  prior to 6 pm on the day before you would like to borrow the gear in order to reserve equipment, an equipment room manager will respond with details and an appointment time.   Loan period will be 1 week. 

Activities

Friday

Weekly sunrise hike “wake up” and down Pine Cobble - witness sunrise at 6:35 am. Meet on Paresky steps at 5:30 AM.  Dress for the weather ( bring extra layers) footwear for a trail that can be wet, muddy and always rocky! Headlamps are highly recommended (I’ll have extras if needed!) bring a filled water bottle and a cup for hot drinks.  Return to campus by 9:00AM.   Please Contact Scott, [log in to unmask] to reserve a spot! (capacity is 10)

Stone Hill Walk and Cow Visit (9:30 - 11am): Join us for a quick hike to catch the fresh fall air. Planning on petting some cows and walking a short lovely loop around Stone Hill. Should be about 2 miles total from campus and super fun! Meet at Paresky Steps at 9:30am. Please Email to Aidan, [log in to unmask] to reserve your spot! (capacity is 8).

Hopkins Forest Hike - (2:00 - 4:30pm) Check out one of Williams’ hidden gems on a walk from your door to the magnificent Hopkins Forest! We’ll be making a four-ish mile loop from campus, and maybe even do some forest bathing. Please email Charlotte, [log in to unmask] with the subject line “Hopkins Forest Hike interest” to reserve a spot (capacity is 8)

Saturday

In Town/Out of Town Walk to the Spruces! (~2:00 - 4:30pm)  Have you wondered what those lion statues are doing on Route 2?? Now’s your chance to explore this hidden space with a four mile trip on mostly flat ground! Enjoy the beautiful Berkshire (almost) autumn as we walk on both sidewalks and trails! Meet at 2:00pm on Paresky Steps. Please email Charlotte, [log in to unmask] with the subject line “Spruces Hike Interest” to reserve your spot! (capacity is 8).

Sunday

House Appreciation Walk (4:30-6:00) There are cool houses right near Williamstown. Modern ones. Old ones. New England-y ones. Explore them all on this Sunday stroll. Meet at the Paresky steps. Shoot Ben an email at [log in to unmask] to reserve a spot. (capacity is 9).