WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR

April 8 - April 9,  2023

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.

For more of all things WOC, including our general outdoor guide, membership, and feedback form, visit our linktree!

Announcements

Bellows Pipe overnight backpacking trip!!

Have you been itching to spend a night in the woods? Have you been trying to go on a backpacking trip all year long? Join us on a moderate one night escapade as we explore Bellows Pipe Trail and Ragged Mountain! We will be leaving after classes, 4:30pm on Friday April 14th and returning to campus Saturday afternoon. Please sign up on this form by midnight on Friday,  April 7th. Email Brianna ([log in to unmask]) or Lillie ([log in to unmask]) 

Bouldering Barn opening!  The climbing wall in the Field House is out of commission for the time being but WOC is opening a new climbing facility next week!  The Bouldering Barn is located on Walden St and Hoxsey.  The hours will be M & W 7 - 9 pm, T & Th 4 - 7 pm and Sa & Su 2 - 5 pm.  There will only be room for 10 climbers and 1 IM in the space at one time.  Before walking to the Bouldering Barn go here to check the (mostly) current number of users in the building.  

Looking for a fun and exciting WOC PE class - still room in the following classes.. please reach out to me ([log in to unmask]) directly if interested.. a great study break for sure - rejuvenating to the point of elevating your current GPA!!!

Monday - hiking - 1pm-4pm

Tuesday - 1-4pm WOC sampler (a cornucopia of WOC activities - canoeing, bouldering, hiking, slacklining.. and more!)

There is a new Spontaneous Outings Groupme! Please join!

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? The previous Spontaneous Outings Groupme has been discontinued and we have a shiny brand new one that we want everyone to join!! Join the NEW Spontaneous Outings GroupMe chat here!

Want to be part of the WOOLF Family? Join WOOLF Staff! 

Looking for upperclassmen to join our Woolf Staff! You could be a Leader Instructor, on the Food Team, Risk Management, Transportation, or help in the Equipment Room! Please fill out this application form if you’re interested…WOOLF instructor/staff form Reach out to WOOLF Directors Kaleisha Towle (kmt2), Riku Nakano (rn9), and Amina Naidjate (arn2) with any questions!

The WOC Equipment Room will be open M- Th 12:30 -1:30 & F 12 -2.

We want your feedback on trips! Have you recently gone on a trip and want to give us feedback on how things went? Fill out our feedback form after your trip so we know how we’re doing!

Activities

Saturday:

Tie Dye Palooza. Bring a white or light colored shirt (or other clothing item) and bring some color into your life! No experience necessary. Meet between Sage and Paresky at 1pm. Signup on this form and email [log in to unmask] with any questions.

Clark Trails and Stone Hill Walk! Enjoy the beautiful SPRING! weather with a short walk up to Stone Hill and behind the Clark this Saturday. With weather expected to be sunny and warm this is a perfect opportunity to take a study break with a chill walk or socialize with friends. The trip will be meeting on Resky steps at 3:30, and shouldn’t be longer than an hour, bring good walking shoes. Sign up here or email [log in to unmask] with any questions. 

Sunday:

Mt Prospect sunny day hike! Looking for a way to enjoy the sun on a sunday? Hike on the Appalachian Trail to a local favorite! The hike is moderately challenging, at about 5.5 miles long with 1,300 ft of elevation gain. Wear sturdy closed toed shoes fit for walking! Bring a water bottle and extra layers. Meet at the Equipment Room at 1 pm. Sign up here and email jtn1 with any questions!