WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR November 9 - November 15 Hello WOC family! 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 THE NATE LOWE CLIMBING WALL IS RE-OPENING!! Beginning Monday 11/9 the climbing wall will be re-opening from 6 - 8 pm M - W. Monday night will include roped climbing while Tuesday and Wednesday will be limited to bouldering only. Sessions will start at 6 pm and you should show up at that time. Following the MA Governor's guidelines the session will be limited to 8 climbers. Please sign up here <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0nRhqFsprrN1NZRZG-QkpLCzzkVJOxqU_yVMp8-_znGrdMg/viewform?usp=sf_link> for one evening session only. This is a very new process and it may change as we work out the kinks. There will be a waiting list and we hope to accommodate everyone who would like to climb while filling all 8 slots every night. There are still a few open slots. Huge thanks to the members of the Athletic Dept, Operations Committee and Senior Staff who made this possible Weekly Anti-Racism in the Outdoors Resource This week’s resource highlights the experiences of Dr. Carolyn Finney, a professor of geography, in the great outdoors, as well as her observations about representation in media and hope that “that there are those who will wonder why their presence in this story is not apparent; who will take this opportunity to talk about it with others; and who will not be stopped from going to experience the great outdoors wherever they live.” Dr. Finney’s conclusions are part of the motivation for this new weekly resource project. Week of 11/8 Resource: <https://www.hatchmag.com/articles/thoughts-killing-george-floyd/7715062>“It Matters Who You See In Outdoor Media” <https://www.outsideonline.com/2075586/it-matters-who-you-see-outdoor-media> By: Dr. Carolyn Finney, Outside Online Please reach out to isa2 with any comments/questions/thoughts. We will also be holding a Zoom chat to talk about the resource, anti-racism in the outdoors, and anything on your mind this Wednesday 11/11 from 5- 5:30 PM! Come join some of our board members to chat: <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87213936440?pwd=V2RGSnpqZE00dmk5cURSNzZ1cWszdz09> https://williams.zoom.us/j/93568915127?pwd=QnU5MHhPUmZQV0ttNUZtN3Y3cHkyUT09 Mountain Day T-Shirts!! (while supplies last): WOC has a limited supply of all size t-shirts in both colors available for sale! If you are interested in purchasing a t-shirt, please email [log in to unmask] T-shirts are $10 and may be paid for using cash or Venmo (@WOC_mtnday). Supplies are very limited, so contact us soon! 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. Please see attached PDF of equipment available for loan. We want your feedback on trips! Have you recently gone on a trip and want to give us feedback on COVID-19 precautions and how things went? Fill out our feedback form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSBE2ljff5uGRN524ySPKlHg1y8o0n7dEP1b2xtUs1SwyzKQ/viewform?usp=sf_link> after your trip so we know how we’re doing! We want to make our trips are safe, fun, and inclusive. Activities ALL WOC TRIPS ARE BY RESERVATION ONLY. YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR THE TRIP IN ORDER TO GO Friday Weekly sunrise hike “wake up” and down Pine Cobble - witness the sunrise at 6:42AM. Meet on Paresky steps at 5:45 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 8:45AM. Please Contact Scott, [log in to unmask] to reserve a spot! (capacity is 7) Bee Hill Hike! We’ll leave campus at 2 pm for a two to three hour hike to Bee Hill! Using this beautiful trail system is a wonderful way to enjoy the Berkshires while we’re still on campus. Please sign up here <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RkmjRQHtwhs6NSLkY2_ZOw1Gsyca9Q7llzMr2LjCMy8/edit#gid=855016639>, and feel free to email Charlotte [log in to unmask] with questions! Saturday Tenney trails Come explore one of the newest trails in the Williamstown area. It’s not even on the WOC map. We’ll put together a loop of the Tenney Hill, Rosenberg Ramble, RRR Brooks, and Sara Tenney trails. We’ll get an earlyish start at 9 and be back by noon. sign up here <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RkmjRQHtwhs6NSLkY2_ZOw1Gsyca9Q7llzMr2LjCMy8/edit#gid=855016639> or Contact Dave at [log in to unmask] to ask questions. Spaces are limited to 7 so sign up now. The Williams Outing Club (est. 1915) ------------------------------ Find us online at woc.williams.edu and @WOCstagram <https://www.instagram.com/wocstagram/>! 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