WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR
February 22 - February 25, 2024
Hi y’all. If you would find solace in spending a little time this weekend in community, out in the fresh air, and moving your body - then we hope you’ll join us on one of these hikes over the next three days. In the meantime, be well, practice self care and empathy, & keep doing whatever brings you comfort.
Activities - (Click here for extra information - i.e. mileage, elevation, etc.)
CANCELED - Learn to roll a whitewater kayak
Questions - email [log in to unmask] (no sign up required)
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 6:38 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 be icy, wet, muddy, and rocky! Bring a full 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!
Mountain Meadow Preserve Saturday at 10:00am
Moderate-level hike on this inviting mix of forest, field, wetland, and wildflower meadow. Enjoy a view of the Hoosac Valley that includes both Williamstown church spires and Mount Greylock! We should be back around 12:00 PM. Dress appropriately. Questions, email [log in to unmask], or sign up here.
Sunday Stonehill Leisure Hike
Join us for a leisure stroll through the stone hill, a perfect way to unwind and embrace nature's tranquility and relieve pre-Monday stress. We'll gather at the Paresky stairs (Baxter lawn side) at 12:30 PM for a walk and conclude around 2:00 PM. Dress appropriately for the weather, with comfortable footwear, and remember to bring your water bottle, and if you wish, your favorite piece of poem we can share during the hike. Please sign up here or email [log in to unmask] with any questions!
Facility Schedules
The WOC Equipment Room - Level M Paresky
12:30 - 1:30 M - Th, 12 - 2 Friday
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 - 9 pm
Tue & Thu 4 - 7 pm
Fri 2 - 4 pm
Sat & Sun 2 - 5 pm
Announcements
(Chill) Intro to Winter Backpacking
Missing WOOLF? Looking to get out and spend a night in nature, but never camped in the cold weather before? Join Brianna and Sam for a chill introduction to winter camping/backpacking! Learn how to stay warm and happy in the outdoors, all year round! We’ll be (tentatively) leaving at 3pm on Friday, March 1—hiking a chill 1.5mi to a campsite on the Long Trail, spending one splendiferous night in the woods, waking up in the morning and doing an optional fun hike before heading out—then returning to campus by 2pm on Saturday. We’re stoked. You’re stoked. Everyone’s stoked. Sign up here to express interest!
LOCAL SUMMER INTERNSHIPS: FARMING, ENERGY, ENVI EDUCATION, OUTDOOR WORK, PLANNING, RESEARCH! CES $
CES – The Center for Environmental Studies–funds dozens of summer internships and research positions! $535/week for up to 9 weeks of full time work.
See the website for position postings—many are local (campus housing) and others national. Many positions are from CES Alumni–specifically for Williams students!
Sign up for the listserv
See the website for:
Apply for funding here (must have position first)
Questions: Attend the Info Session on March 5 and/or contact Prof. Sarah Gardner,
CES/Environmental Studies
