WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR

April 7 - April 10, 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

Spaces STILL open in WOC PE classes!  There are spaces open in the Tuesday indoor climbing class and the WOC sampler that meets from 1-4 pm.   If you miss class on April 5 you can still participate in enough classes to be eligible for PE  credit - IF interested or have any questions, please email [log in to unmask] to register!

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 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. 

Non cis-male climbing will not be offered this week.  In the future, this will be moved  to Thursday nights in order to have non cis- male staffing. 

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:

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. 

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 is at 6:23AM). 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 -  good footwear for a trail that will be very 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!

Sunday:

Berlin Mountain Hike

Join us for spectacular views at Berlin Mountain on a 5.5 mile hike through the Empire State! This hike has an elevation gain of ~1200 feet and will definitely get your blood flowing and is a great way to enjoy the first buds of spring! Meet at Paresky at 9:30 AM and return to campus around 1:30 PM. Be sure to bring a water bottle and snacks if you wish, as well as good hiking shoes since it will be very muddy! If you need any equipment or have any questions please email Georgia at [log in to unmask]! Sign up here!