WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR
January 223 - Jan. 28, 2024
Hoping you won't notice this is a day late! All events are open to the Williams College community.
Announcements
Ski buses continue to run M-F. Meet behind Chapin Hall. Buses leave promptly at 1 PM and leave Jiminy promptly at 4:30 PM for a 5PM return!
Missed the chance to buy a pass?
Discounted Jiminy Peak ski passes can still be purchased throughout the month at this link. After you complete the purchase, you will need to pick up your pass during your first visit to the mountain by going to the ticket window and showing proof of purchase.
January 2024 Non-PE Rates (Only good for Monday - Friday 1:00 - 5: 00 pm.)
Facility Schedules
The WOC Equipment Room - Level M Paresky
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Monday - Friday
5:00-5:30 PM Monday - Thursday for returns when the Jiminy buses arrive back to campus
Bouldering Barn Staff/Faculty lunchtime hours
There will be Thursday 11:30 - 1:30 fac/staff Bouldering Barn hours during Winter Study
Bouldering Barn Open Hours
Come visit the WOC Bouldering Facility located on Walden St. and Hoxsey. Climbing shoes and chalk are provided. Bring a water bottle! There will only be room for 10 climbers and 1 staff person in the space at one time. Before walking to the Bouldering Barn click here to check the (mostly) current number of users in the building.
Mon, Wed 7 - 9pm
Thu 4 - 7 (Thursday 4-5:30pm are non-cis-male hours)
Fri 2:30 - 4 pm
Sat 2 - 5 pm
Sunday hours CANCELED for setting
Activities - (Click here for extra information - i.e. mileage, elevation, etc.)
Wednesday:
Van to Prospect Mountain (9:00am in the ER) — Hop in the WOC van for a (hopefully) snowy morning xc ski at Prospect Mountain! We will meet at the equipment room at 10:00am to rent skis, boots, and clothing, and return by 12:30pm. This is not lessons or a class, but transportation and/or a fun group to ski with! Bring a warm layer, hat, gloves, and a water bottle. Cross-country skis and boots provided by the WOC equipment room free of charge, but Prospect Mountain has a $10 entrance fee. Email Jaquelin ([log in to unmask]) with any questions and sign up here!
Thursday:
Bouldering 201: Projecting — Has the snow and rain got you trapped inside yearning for crisp fall days spent wrestling pebbles? Then, come learn about getting better at climbing. This session is intended for those with basic climbing experience who wish to start improving and sending hard climbs. Meet at the Bouldering Barn at 7pm (we will climb until 8pm) Wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle. Climbing shoes and chalk can be provided. Sign up here 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 5:55 AM for a dawn good sunrise hike - (sunrise at 7:13 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 chilly weather and wear good footwear for a trail that will possibly be icy, wet, muddy and rocky! Bring a filled water bottle, headlamp/flashlight - it will be dark!! and a cup for hot drinks. Return to campus by 8:45AM. Please sign up here or email [log in to unmask] with any questions!