WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR

March 7 - March 13, 2022

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


Apply to be on WOOLF Staff or an Instructor!!

Do you really like wolves? If so, this might not be for you..BUT if you happen to want to join a wonderful group of people in making WOOLF 2022 the best one yet, apply here to be a staff member or an instructor Email Justyn (jmf10), Mila (msn2), or Will (whm3) with any questions. Due Tuesday, March 8th at midnight!


Maplefest in Hopkins Forest — this Saturday 3/12 from 10:00-1:00

*Come out and celebrate the maple sugaring season and the coming of spring…

  -Tap a tree

  -Collect some sap

  -Visit the sugarhouse and watch it boil

  -Observe traditional boiling methods

  -Take part in a taste-off

  -Savor sugar-on-snow

  -Eat a pancake

  -Enjoy the scene

Vans leave every 15 minutes from Paresky/Park Street.    See you there!


 

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!


Climbing Wall Instructor Monitor training!!!  Have you ever wanted to work at the climbing wall? Now’s your chance!  There will be a 2 part Instructor Monitor training on 3/1 & 8 from 6 - 8 pm. You must attend both sessions. Please fill out this application form. Email [log in to unmask] with questions.

 

The WOC Equipment Room will be open by APPOINTMENT ONLY. Hours are M – Th, 12—1:30 PM, &  F 12–2 pm. The Equipment Room is open to all WOC members. Please go to this appointment schedule to sign up.  

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


Click here for extra information (mileage, elevation gain, etc) about trips!


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 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:

Weekly sunrise hike– a “wake up” and down trek on Pine Cobble. Meet on Paresky steps at 6:00 AM—sunrise at 6:11AM. 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 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!

 

Saturday:

Maplefest in Hopkins Forest — from 10:00-1:00

 *See announcements at top of the page!


Sunday: Daylight savings time.. ‘spring’ clocks ahead one hour!

 “No Sunday Scaries” Sunset Walk! Leave the library and the Sunday scaries behind to enjoy a nice stroll and sunset by the Hoosic. Wear appropriate footwear and layers for a chilled and chill ~1.5 mile hike. Leave from Paresky steps at 5 pm. Return by 6:15 pm. Sign up here and contact Bainon ([log in to unmask]) with any questions.

 

The Williams Outing Club (est. 1915)



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Scott Lewis
Director 
Williams Outing Club
39 Chapin Hall Dr.
Williamstown, MA  01267

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FAX     # (413) 597 - 4742

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