WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR

May 1 - May 7,  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

Bouldering Barn open!  The climbing wall in the Field House is out of commission for the time being but The Bouldering Barn, located on Walden St and Hoxsey is now open!  The hours will be M & W 7 - 9 pm, T & Th 4 - 7 pm (4 - 5:30 is non-,cis male hours only) 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.  All necessary equipment provided.  bring a water bottle. 

Bouldering Barn hours for Staff/Faculty.  Thursday from 11:30 - 1:30.  Sign up here.  S/F annual WOC memberships are $15 or $25 for S/F members with a partner.

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!

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

Monday:

Bouldering Barn Open Hours 7- 9pm!  Come visit the new WOC Bouldering Facility located on Walden St. and Hoxsey. There will be only 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.  

Tuesday:

Bouldering Barn Open Hours 4 - 7pm!  Come visit the new WOC Bouldering Facility located on Walden St. and Hoxsey. 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.  

Hopkins Forest Trail Run at 4:30! Runners of all abilities welcome! We will do Hopkins lower loop (~4 miles) at a relaxed pace, leaving from Paresky steps around 4:30. Sign up here. Email [log in to unmask] with any questions!

Open WOC Board Meeting!

Come see some of the logistical workings of WOC! If you are interested in what the Board does or just want to meet some more people who love the outdoors please join us at 7:15pm in the Zilhka Center!

Wednesday:

Bouldering Barn Open Hours 7- 9pm!  Come visit the new WOC Bouldering Facility located on Walden St. and Hoxsey. 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.  

Thursday:

Bouldering Barn Open Hours 4 - 7pm (4pm - 5:30pm is for people who don’t identify as cis-gender males)  Come visit the new WOC Bouldering Facility located on Walden St. and Hoxsey. 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.

Stone Hill Trails Saunter. Have you ever wondered what trails are within a short walk of campus? Come find out! Meet at 4:30 pm outside on Resky steps to join us in exploring behind the Clark. Expect to walk between 3 and 4 miles in muddy conditions, so bring shoes you don’t mind getting dirty! Please sign up on this form and email [log in to unmask] with any questions. 

Friday:

Weekly sunrise hike– a “wake up” and down trek on Pine Cobble.** Meet on Paresky steps, Baxter lawn side) at 5:42 AM for a dawn good sunrise hike - (sunrise at 5:51 AM). This is a 3 mile round trip hike with one thousand foot elevation gain to get your blood flowing and endorphins coursing through your veins!! Dress for the weather and wear good footwear for a trail that will be muddy and rocky!  Bring a filled water bottle and a cup for hot drinks. Return to campus by 8:45AM. Please sign up on this form or email [log in to unmask] with any questions! 

Saturday:

Bouldering Barn Open Hours 2 - 5pm!  Come visit the new WOC Bouldering Facility located on Walden St. and Hoxsey. 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. 

Lead Climbing Trip to Hanging Mountain!

Join us for an all-day climbing trip to Hanging Mountain! We’ll depart at 9 am from the WOC Equipment Room in Paresky and return by 5 pm at the latest. After an hour and 15 minute drive and a brief approach hike, we’ll spend a couple hours lead climbing! The trip requires lead certification through Williams. Wear comfortable and stretchy clothes and bring lunch food and a water bottle for the day. Climbing gear will be provided as needed. Contact Ben ([log in to unmask]) with any questions and sign up on this form to reserve your spot!

Sunday:

Bouldering Barn Open Hours 2 - 5pm Come visit the new WOC Bouldering Facility located on Walden St. and Hoxsey. 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.