WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR

December 13 - December 17, 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

ATTENTION ALL FIRST YEARS - WOOLF Leader info session TUESDAY, DEC 14 AT 8:15PM PARESKY AUDITORIUM!!

Do you want to be a WOOLF Leader? All first year students are welcome to apply! Contact Mila Nazarali (msn2), Will McCormick (whm3), or Justyn Friedler (jmf10) with any questions.

WINTER STUDY WOC PE Offerings & General Downhill Skiing Info

IMPORTANT INFO sheet attached below - please read carefully and contact [log in to unmask] with any questions.

* Limited financial aid is available for WOC winter study PE for any beginners wanting to learn to downhill ski, snowboard or cross country ski. Please fill out this form by Dec. 17 to be eligible.

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!

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!

Wondering about Holiday presents?  The WOC Equipment Room has silky soft Bamboo T-shirts in sizes to fit most of your family and friends.  Your mom will love forest bathing in a green and gold super soft bamboo t-shirt.  Last chance to purchase these at $15.  Prices are going up with the new order slated for 2022. There are also a limited number of 2021 Mt. Day T-shirts for $5!!

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

Climbing Wall closed!  There will be no open climbing tonight.  Have a good time at the gym near your home and show off all the hours you’ve spent practicing at the Williams wall.

Friday

ONE last Weekly sunrise hike until NEXT YEAR!!  It’s a real one!!!!  This“wake up” and down Pine Cobble - sunrise at 7:17 AM. Meet on Paresky steps at 6:00 AM!!  This is a 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 -  winter hat/gloves needed for warmth at the summit, good footwear for a trail that will be SNOWY, muddy, wet and always rocky!  Bring a filled water bottle, headlamp - most definitely or flashlight and a cup for hot drinks.  Return to campus by 8:30AM.  Please sign up on this form  or email [log in to unmask] with any questions?

HAVE A WONDERFUL BREAK.. get outside and play!!!