WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR
February 14- February 18, 2024
CARNIVAL STARTS TOMORROW NIGHT! There are still a few spaces in Learn to Ski, and almost all the other events. Find links below to sign up for this weekend's events! All events are open to the Williams College community.
Winter Starnival Schedule
Updates and last minute changes to the Winter Starnival
schedule will be posted to:
https://woc.williams.edu/winter-carnival/
and to @WOCstagram
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AND SIGN-UPS WHERE APPLICABLE
Announcements
Apply to join WOC Board! - Applications are DUE BY FEBRUARY 16TH AT 11:59 PM
Applications are DUE BY FEBRUARY 16TH AT 11:59 PM; this is a hard deadline. We will be scheduling short interviews with all applicants February 19th-27th. APPLICATION HERE
A peer recommendation is a part of your application. Please ensure your recommender turns in THIS FORM by February 16th at 11:59 pm. Again, this is a hard deadline.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Claire McDonald (cem13), Sam Magid (sm39), Charlie Halverson (cch3), or Sam Drescher (srd6).
Interested in becoming an Instructor Monitor at the WOC Bouldering Barn?
There will be a training for anyone interested on February 19 from 4:15 - 5 PM. The training will be brief but mandatory. In addition to the training session, all new IMs are required to work at the Barn with an experienced IM for two sessions and pass a practical examination before being hired and co-leading their own session. Please fill out this application and contact Dave Ackerson at [log in to unmask] with questions.
Facility Schedules
The WOC Equipment Room - Level M Paresky
12:30 - 1:30 M - Th
Bouldering Barn Staff/Faculty lunchtime hours
Thursday 11:30 - 1:30
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
Tue 4 - 7 pm
Sun 2 - 5 pm
Activities - (Click here for extra information - i.e. mileage, elevation, etc.)
See the full schedule for all events. WOC events are highlighted here.
Events in GREEN BOXES require advance sign up/action.
Death Star Trench Traverse @ Bouldering Barn - 6:00-9:00 pm
Come to the Bouldering Bar for a Star Wars themed climbing night!
Open Skate w/WOC x WCFM - 8:00-9:00 pm (this event has been shortened to allow everyone to attend the fireworks at 9)
WOC x WCFM brings you Open Skate at the Lansing Chapman Rink. Ice skates available first come, first served. NOTE: This event will end at 9pm so everyone can go watch the FIREWORKS!
Campfire & Hot Cocoa w WOC x BSU on Poker Flats - 8:00-9:00 pm
Come down and enjoy a warm fire and hot cocoa at Poker Flats, brought to you by WOC x BSU.
FIREWORKS @ Poker Flats - 9:00-9:30 pm
An event that requires no explanation! Brought to you with support from ACE & RLT, and made possible by the efforts of Facilities and Campus Safety - thank you!!!
First Bus to Jiminy for Skiing & Spectating - 10:00 AM
One school bus (first come, first served) will be departing from behind Chapin (Mission Park Drive) to bring folks to Jiminy for skiing (see pass info below) and/or to watch the ski races. There will be buses and/or vans back at 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm, and 4:30 pm.
Second Bus & Vans to Jiminy for Skiing (including Learn to Ski) & Spectating - 12:30 PM
One school bus (guaranteed spots only for those in the Learn to Ski Program) & two vans will be departing from behind Chapin (Mission Park Drive) to bring folks to Jiminy for skiing (see pass info above) and/or to watch the ski races There will be buses and/or vans back at 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm, and 4:30 pm.
Open Skate w/WOC x WCFM - 1:00 - 4:00 pm
WOC x WCFM brings you Open Skate at the Lansing Chapman Rink. Ice skates available first come, first served.
Jedi Jumps @ Bouldering Barn - 6:00-9:00 pm
Come to the Bouldering Bar for a Star Wars themed climbing night!
Open Skate w/WOC x WCFM - 11:00 - 1:00 pm
WOC x WCFM brings you Open Skate at the Lansing Chapman Rink. Ice skates available first come, first served.
Trike Race! w/WOC x ACE - 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Meet outside Paresky to participate in this Winter Carnival original. Race in teams of three to win prizes & glory. Prizes go to the winners & the group with the best costumes (thus, costumes are encouraged). No prior sign ups needed.
Winter Trail Running - 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Yes. You heard it here folks. You know you want to come. Nothin like getting outside and moving quickly this Berkshire winter. Pull UPPPP to the most epic Stone Hill trail run from 3-4pm with Charlie and Claire! Questions, email cem13. We will be in contact with you all regarding weather, clothing, and if we need any specific gear! Sign up here!!!!
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