WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR
January 4 - Jan. 7, 2024
WOC emails 2-days in a row? Must be Winter Study! ⛷️ 🏂 ❄️ All events are open to the Williams College community.
Announcements
Winter Study Announcements:
SKI BUSSES BEGIN TODAY - See below for details
WINTER STUDY PE CLASSES COMMENCE NEXT WEEK - there are no classes this week.
Missed the chance to buy a pass last night?
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 (on your phone).
January 2024 Non-PE Rates (Only good for Monday - Friday 1:00 - 5:00 pm.)
Missed out on Winter Study PE Sign-ups?
If you missed sign ups, there are still a few spots remaining in our downhill skiing, telemark skiing, and snowshoeing classes. If you’re interested, please fill out this form, and we will get back to you IF there is still space available (first come, first served).
After you complete this form, you ARE NOT enrolled in the class until you receive a confirmation email.
For downhill and telemark skiing (snowshoeing does not require any purchase/payment): Once you are confirmed, you will need to buy a ski pass in order to participate in the class. Passes for alpine skiing (3 visits + rentals) are $135. Passes for Telemark (3-visits) are $79 (w/ equipment provided by WOC).
If you have any questions, contact [log in to unmask]
Facility Schedules
The WOC Equipment Room
Will be open 12 - 2 on W & F and 12:15 - 1:15 on Th. - Level M Paresky
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.
Thu 4 - 7 (Thursday 4-5:30pm are non-cis-male hours)
Fri 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Sa and Su 2 - 5 pm
Activities - (Click here for extra information - i.e. mileage, elevation, etc.)
Thursday:
First Ski Bus of the Winter!
Starting on Thursday of this week (1/4) WOC will have buses going to Jiminy every Monday through Friday throughout Winter Study. The buses will leave from Mission Park Drive, behind Chapin, promptly at 1:00 pm. The buses leave Jiminy to return to campus at 4:30 pm. Transportation on the bus is free, however you will need to provide your own skis and lift tickets - see link above for discounted Williams pricing for January.
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 7:23 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!
Second Ski Bus of the Winter!
The buses will leave from Mission Park Drive, behind Chapin, promptly at 1:00 pm. The buses leave Jiminy to return to campus at 4:30 pm. Transportation on the bus is free, however you will need to provide your own skis and lift tickets - see link above for discounted Williams pricing for January.
