WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR

November 18 - November 22, 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!!

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

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! contact Isabel Albores at [log in to unmask]

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.

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!

Monday

Hot Chocolate Morning Start the week before break off right and make some hot chocolate at 8:30 AM on Monday, November 22! We will have hot chocolate mix, milk (+ a non-dairy option), marshmallows, and whipped cream. Meet on Paresky steps to make some warm chocolatey goodness on the camping stoves. Sign-ups are limited due to supplies. Feel free to contact Li ([log in to unmask]) with any questions!