WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR

October 4 - October 12, 2021

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

JOIN THE SPONTANEOUS OUTINGS CHAT

Have you ever felt like the day was so nice that you just had to be outside? Do you want to know if any random or spontaneous adventures are happening in the moment? Or do you want to get the most up to date info about WOC and trips? Join the Spontaneous Outings GroupMe chat here! (the link now works!!)

JEDI weekly lunch! Join us to talk about anti-racism and responding to accessibility issues in the outdoors on Tuesdays 12-1! We’ll meet on Chapin steps (or in Paresky depending on weather). Eat lunch with us or just stop by to say hi! Feel free to reach out to Isabel (isa2), Nick (nrh3), or Li (lyp1) with any questions or suggestions.

The WOC Equipment Room will be open by appointment only.  Hours are 12:30-1:30pm (M-Th) and 12-2pm (Fri). The Equipment Room is open to all WOC members.  Please go to this appointment schedule and sign up for a slot.  Use the tabs to find the correct week.     

IM training in October!  If you would like to be an Instructor Monitor at the Nate Lowe Climbing Wall please come to the 2 part training on 10/7 & 10/14 from 7 - 9 pm.  You must be belay certified and attend both sessions.  Use this form to apply.

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 after your trip so we know how we’re doing!

Activities

Monday

Climbing Wall open!  There will be open climbing from 7 - 9pm at the Nate Lowe Climbing Wall in the Towne Field House. No experience necessary. All equipment provided. This is for WOC members only and memberships are available at the wall. Please enter through the doors on the south (Weston Field) side and leave your shoes on the plastic tarp at the door.

Tuesday

 Climbing Wall open!  There will be open climbing from 7 - 9 pm at the Nate Lowe Climbing Wall in the Towne Field House.  No experience necessary.  All equipment provided.  This is for WOC members only and memberships are available at the wall.  Please enter through the doors on the south (Weston Field) side and leave your shoes on the plastic tarp at the door.

Star Tipping! Do you love stargazing and also spinning around until you fall over? Come join Joanie and Malcolm for star tipping on Poker Flats at 8:30pm until no later than 9 or 9:15pm. We’ll be checking out the beautiful night skies and letting out our late-night stress by goofing off outside. If interested, sign up here and email [log in to unmask] with any questions. We’ll meet at Paresky steps at 8:30pm and bring a flashlight if you have one. 

Wednesday

Climbing Wall open!  There will be open climbing from 7 - 9 pm at the Nate Lowe Climbing Wall in the Towne Field House.  No experience necessary.  All equipment provided.  The hour from 7 - 8 is only for non-cis male WOC members.  From 8 - 9 all WOC  members are welcome and memberships are available at the wall.  Please enter through the doors on the south (Weston Field) side and leave your shoes on the plastic tarp at the door.

Thursday

Climbing Wall open!  There will be open climbing from 7 - 9 pm at the Nate Lowe Climbing Wall in the Towne Field House.  No experience necessary.  All equipment provided.  Please enter through the doors on the south (Weston Field) side and leave your shoes on the plastic tarp at the door.

Tie-dye!

Bring a white or light colored shirt (or other clothing item) and bring some color into your life! No experience necessary. Meet between Sage and Paresky at 3:15pm. Signup on this form and email [log in to unmask] with any questions.

Friday

Weekly sunrise hike  “wake up” and down Pine Cobble - Should be a TRUE sunrise hike witnessing the rise at 6:58 AM. Meet on Paresky steps at 6:00 AM!!  3 mile hike round trip, one thousand foot elevation gain to get your blood flowing and endorphins coursing through your veins!!.   Dress for the weather, good footwear for a trail that will be muddy, wet and always rocky!  Bring a headlamp/flashlight, filled water bottle and a cup for hot drinks.  Return to campus by 8:40AM.  Please sign up on this form  or email [log in to unmask]  with any questions?

Saturday

Hopkins Forest Lower Loop Hike- Kick off your long weekend with some fresh air, fall foliage, and good vibes! We will be doing a ~4.1 mile round trip hike to Hopkins forest with about 540 feet of gradual elevation gain, and checking out the lower loop leaving from Paresky steps at 10 AM and returning to campus around 12:30 PM. We will be walking from campus on paved roads to well maintained trails. Bring a water bottle and wear shoes you like to hike in. Sign up here! Need equipment/gear or have any questions? Email Georgia at [log in to unmask]!! 

Sunday

RRR Brooks to Bee Hill! - Do you like acronyms? Perhaps you have a thing for pollinators? If either of these sound like you, or you just like pretty hikes, this is the trip for you! Be prepared for a ~7 mile round trip hike that will most likely be a bit rainy (that’s code for needing to bring layers!!). There’s an elevation gain of roughly 1000 feet, two river crossings, and a high possibility of a messy trail, so be sure to wear good shoes! Meet at Paresky Steps at 10:30am. Signup on this form and email Justyn (jmf10) with any questions!

Ricotta Making! We’re going to (attempt to) make ricotta cheese, the best food of all time! Bring some sort of container (like a tupperware or bowl) to take cheese home in if you want and meet at the WCMA eye statues outside of Goodrich at noon on Sunday 10/10. Sign up here because spots are limited! Email [log in to unmask] if you have any questions. 

Tuesday

Hike to Scenic Overlook! Join us on a trip to a beautiful six mile hike in Savoy Mt. State Forest. The hike contains slow elevation gain and peaks at a beautiful rock outcropping with a 180 degree view. We will leave campus at 1 pm and return before 6. Please sign up on this form or email Charlotte (cgj1) with questions!