WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR

November 15 - November 21, 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

Deer Hunting Season in our area has beGUN (rifle/shotgun)

VT: Nov. 13 - Nov. 28

NY: Nov. 20- Dec. 12

MA: Nov. 29 - Dec. 11 (no hunting on sundays in MA)

*If going into the woods - Be aware and A-wear bright colors!!

OVERLAND is hiring!

· What: Join us for an Overland Info Session! Learn a bit more about leading Overland trips.

· When: Tuesday, November 16, 7pm.

· Where: The Overland Office, 10 Walden Street. We're on the third floor of the College bookstore/Spoon. Come around to the Walden Street side and come up the stairs.

· Details: The Overland staff is fully vaccinated! Still, as is custom on campus in indoor spaces, we'll be masked for the presentation. 

· See attached PDF for more info!! 

Join the Spontaneous Outings GroupMe!

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!

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.    

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 8 - 10 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.

Tuesday

Climbing Wall open!  There will be open climbing from 8 - 10 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.

Wednesday

Non cis-male climbing from 8 - 9 pm!  From 9 - 10 all WOC members are welcome and memberships are available at the wall.  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.

Thursday

Stone Hill Trail Run! 

Come run the trails out behind stone hill before they get snowed in! We will be leaving from Paresky at 3:00pm and exploring at whatever pace the group decides on. Trail running shoes are a plus, but definitely not required, and come dressed for the weather. It should be around 5 miles round trip! Please sign up on this form  or email [log in to unmask] with any questions!

More Than a Land Acknowledgement with Heather Brugel

Have you ever wondered about the history of the land that you are on? Do you understand the impacts of colonialism on the land and Native Nations? Do you want to do more than just acknowledge the land? Learn how to create a land acknowledgement that is living and full of action in this virtual workshop from 6-7pm with Heather Bruegl, M.A. (Oneida/Stockbridge-Munsee) Director of Education for the Forge Project Fellowship Program. This event is sponsored and organized by WMA JDEI and Scenic Hudson—learn more and sign-up here!

Climbing Wall open!  There will be open climbing from 8 - 10 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.

Friday

Full moon hike  Come join us for a Full Moon walk along the Taconic Crest Trail.  Starts at 6 pm, back by 9ish.  This 5+ mile round trip will traverse the ridge to an overlook with outstanding views.  The weather will be frosty and there is snow on the ground up there today so layers of warm clothing, sturdy footwear, a headlamp or flashlight, a winter hat, and gloves are essential.  Contact Mila ([log in to unmask]) with questions and sign up on this form

Saturday

Hoosac Range Hike  Come check out some great purple valley views with us at the Hoosac Range trail near the hairpin turn at North Adams. We’ll meet at the Paresky steps at 10 am and after a beautiful 6 mile hike, we’ll be back at the steps around 2 pm. Pack snacks or a lunch, and dress warmly for the chilly ridgeline weather! If you don’t have warm gloves, a hat, and good footwear, you can check it out from the equipment room--email Maddie Burbage ([log in to unmask]) if you’ve got questions. Sign up here if you’re interested!