WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR
February 29 - March 3, 2024
Don’t miss the Backcountry Film Festival this Saturday, 6:30 pm, in Brooks-Rogers Hall! And, we still have space left in all of this weekend's outings!!!
Announcements
Local Summer Internships:
Farming, Energy, Envi Education, Outdoor Work, Planning, Research!
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
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
Activities - (Click here for extra information - i.e. mileage, elevation, etc.)
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 6:27 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 filled water bottle 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!
Tour of Clover Hill Farm (PET HORSES!!) FRIDAY 3PM
The owner of Clover Hill Farm has generously agreed to let us tour her farm and meet some of her horses. Clover Hill Farm is a full service horse boarding facility, as well as a small, pet-friendly country inn overlooking Williamstown, Massachusetts with 360 degrees of stunning views of the famous Berkshire area. The ground might be muddy and yucky SO PLEASE WEAR BOOTS. Meet behind ‘resky. There is a good chance we will walk to the farm instead of driving so be prepared for a potential 15-20 mins stroll. Please sign up here or email [log in to unmask] with any questions!
GEOCACHING!!!!!!!! And HOT chocolate!!! 10:30AM
Where is it? What is it? How is it? Why is it? Come GEOCACHING on a BEAUTIFUL Saturday morning. YOU might be asking: What? Is GEOCACHING? Geocaching is an outdoor recreational activity, in which participants use a Global Positioning System receiver or mobile device and other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers, called geocaches or caches, at specific locations marked by coordinates all over the world. Together, we will go to some COOL spots on campus and join in a WORLDWIDE outdoor scavenger hunt! We will also test out some features so WOC can lead GEOCACHING trips all over the area and to equip you with the skills to go GEOCACHING on your own! Bring some sturdy shoes, keen eyes, water bottle, and a phone (optional). We will meet @ Paresky steps at 10:30 and visit some beautiful spots near campus. Word on the street is there may be hot chocolate???? We will be back by 1pm. Sign up HERE. Any questions? Email [log in to unmask].
Film Festival! Join us for the Backcountry Film Festival hosted by the Williams Outing Club in Brooks-Rogers Hall at 6:30 on Saturday, March 2. This is a collection of short films featuring stories of human-powered adventures, outdoor stewardship, and backcountry snow fun. There will be a raffle with all proceeds going to the adaptive ski program at Jiminy Peak to help expand skiing access to folks with differing physical abilities. Raffle prizes include day passes to Jiminy, gift cards to Spring Street businesses, and various certificates from local outdoor stores! Come! Bring your friends! Bring your family!
Prospect Mountain Hike Sunday at 9:00 am ✨
Come join WOC this Sunday for a hike up to Mount Prospect 🐾 ⛰️ and hop into the next with a better prospect! We will meet on Paresky steps at 9 am and arrive back at around 12:30/1 pm. Expect a round trip total of a 5-mile hike with about 1500 ft of elevation gain. Bring a water bottle, a snack, and sturdy walking shoes. Stop by the equipment room if you need hiking boots! Sign up on this list and email pmm3 with any questions.
