WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR

May 9 - May 15, 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

Are you able to lend gear to WOOLF leaders? 

Many of our WOOLF leaders for Fall ‘22  don’t have their own gear, so we’re looking for YOUR help (ALL WOC equipment goes to incoming students on WOOLF)

Please consider lending gear (hiking backpacks, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, rain jackets, etc) for WOOLF leaders to use 8/3-9/6. We will match you with a leader who needs gear you can provide, we will give them your email address and they will be responsible for arranging how to get the gear. We trust that our leaders will care for your gear properly!   The form can be found here, and is due SUNDAY, MAY 15th.   Thank you in advance for your generosity.  WOOLF sincerely appreciates you

Last chance to get a Bamboo T-shirt  Stop by the WOC Equipment Room on M level in Paresky to pick up a soft and comfy WOC Bamboo T- shirt.  This is the perfect layer for all your outdoor play and it also goes well under your interview/work outfit or your graduation robe.  The cost is only $20 and  there is a wide variety of colors and sizes.  Open 11 -3 all week.

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!

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. 

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:

Morning Canoeing Extravaganza at Grafton Lake, and Peace Pagoda! Want a break from exams and final papers? Ever wanted to try your hand at canoeing, or maybe you’re a seasoned rowing-enthusiast? Join us for a canoeing trip up to Grafton Lake, next Thursday from 8:30AM to 12PM. The weather should be beautiful, all skill levels are welcome, and on the way back we’ll visit the Grafton Peace Pagoda. If you haven’t visited the pagoda before, you’re in for a treat! sign up on this form and email Sam ([log in to unmask]) with any questions!

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 5:25AM). 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 or email [log in to unmask] with any questions!