WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR April 25 - May 1, 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 Spring Great Day of Service Saturday, April 30th Join Lehman Community Engagement for our Spring Great Day of Service! Projects include Full Well Farm, trail work with HooRWA, gardening at Williamstown Elementary School, Berkshire Humane Society, and Louison House. Breakfast will be provided at Paresky before activities begin. Sign up here <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1q8on2w3qEGFpd_femaOhBKR3Iu3V1oWVM1pw41lUML8/edit#gid=0> ! 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! <https://groupme.com/join_group/69168079/zIG1XRQf> 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 <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kKCrp-mm-yyHXqQAOm35tudIKRQhiuNSvTMGa49GxW8/edit?usp=sharing> 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 <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSBE2ljff5uGRN524ySPKlHg1y8o0n7dEP1b2xtUs1SwyzKQ/viewform?usp=sf_link> after your trip so we know how we’re doing! Climbing anchors workshop on Thursday 4/28 at 2:30 pm. Thinking of taking your climbing game outdoors? This workshop will be an introduction to building safe, strong, top rope anchors at your local crag. No experience is necessary and priority will be given to current IMs. Contact Dave at da1 with questions and sign up here <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FDlXpFj62Q--5J3svBL_2s5vbpl_cR0eVLLnZybAbSo/edit?usp=sharing> Activities Click here for extra information (mileage, elevation gain, etc) about trips! <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O-2w9LpiW2ICscMcsi7WFAC-3DVTkAwP41wcyJ9Qcfo/edit?usp=sharing> 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. 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. Wednesday: 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. Thursday: Climbing Wall open! 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. Friday: Weekly sunrise hike– a “wake up” and down trek on Pine Cobble. Meet on Paresky steps at 6:00 AM for a dawn good sunrise hike - (sunrise at 5:50AM). 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 - and good footwear for a trail that will be 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 <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FDlXpFj62Q--5J3svBL_2s5vbpl_cR0eVLLnZybAbSo/edit?usp=sharing> or email [log in to unmask] with any questions! Saturday: Lunch at Kite Hill! Take a leisurely hike to Kite Hill and enjoy lunch outside! Sign up here <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/1FDlXpFj62Q--5J3svBL_2s5vbpl_cR0eVLLnZybAbSo/edit> Please bring your own food, but there will also be apples, berries, and cheese! Meet in front of Paresky at 12:30pm. Return to campus by around 3:00pm. If you have any questions, email Abby ([log in to unmask]) Sunday: Hanging Mountain lead climbing trip! **You must be lead climbing certified to go on this trip** Want to check out the new WMCC climbing area, Hanging Mountain <https://climbgneiss.org/hanging-mountain/#Guidebook>? We will be exploring the area, trying new routes, and getting comfortable with lead climbing outdoors. We’ll depart from Paresky at 8:30am and return to campus around dinner time, so please bring lunch, snacks, and plenty of water. Sign up using this form <https://forms.gle/Ye2pmh4fNqJF7dr77> and reach out to Isabel ([log in to unmask]) with any questions! The trip will be capped at 6 participants. Pine Cobble Late Risers Hike It finally feels like spring, so it’s the perfect time to explore town and try a classic local hike. We’ll leave from the Paresky steps at 12 pm on Sunday, so stop by after brunch and bring your favorite snacks and drinks (which should include water!). We’ll be back, refreshed and enlightened, around 4 pm. All experience levels are welcome, and if you need any supplies or have questions, email Maddie ([log in to unmask]). The hike is 6 miles long, so pack comfortable footwear and clothes appropriate for the weather. Sign up here <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/1FDlXpFj62Q--5J3svBL_2s5vbpl_cR0eVLLnZybAbSo/edit> to join! Stone Hill Sunset Hike Need a quick study break before the new week? Forgot about Stone Hill after Mountain Day? Come enjoy the spring weather on Sunday night! We’ll leave from Paresky steps at 6:45pm for a refreshing walk to Stone Hill and a look at the sunset. Email Abby ([log in to unmask]) with any questions, and sign up here <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/1FDlXpFj62Q--5J3svBL_2s5vbpl_cR0eVLLnZybAbSo/edit> to join. The Williams Outing Club (est. 1915) ------------------------------ Find us online at woc.williams.edu and @WOCstagram <https://www.instagram.com/wocstagram/>! 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