WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR

April 10 - April 16,  2023

Hello WOC family! Come check out some of the awesome outdoor events we have going on this week. All events are open to the Williams College community.

For more of all things WOC, including our general outdoor guide, membership, and feedback form, visit our linktree!

Announcements

Wilderness First Aid course - WOC will be offering a 2 day WFA (Wilderness First Aid) course  Sunday, April 23 and Sunday April 30 from 9AM - 3:30PM. Cost is $70 for the class - please contact [log in to unmask] directly to reserve a spot and if you have any questions, by NOON Friday, April 14.

Bouldering Barn opening!  The climbing wall in the Field House is out of commission for the time being but WOC is opening a new climbing facility this week!  The Bouldering Barn is located on Walden St and Hoxsey.  The hours will be M & W 7 - 9 pm, T & Th 4 - 7 pm (4 - 5:30 is non-cis male hours only) and Sa & Su 2 - 5 pm.  There will only be room for 10 climbers and 1 IM in the space at one time.  Before walking to the Bouldering Barn go here to check the (mostly) current number of users in the building.  

Bouldering Barn hours for Staff/Faculty.  Thursday from 11:30 - 1:30.  Sign up here.  S/F annual WOC memberships are $15 or $25 for S/F members with a partner.

There is a new Spontaneous Outings Groupme! Please join!

Have you ever felt like the day was so nice that you just had to be outside? Do you want to know if any random or spontaneous adventures are happening in the moment? Or do you want to get the most up to date info about WOC and trips? The previous Spontaneous Outings Groupme has been discontinued and we have a shiny brand new one that we want everyone to join!! Join the NEW Spontaneous Outings GroupMe chat here!

The WOC Equipment Room will be open M- Th 12:30 - 1:30 & F 12 - 2.

We want your feedback on trips! Have you recently gone on a trip and want to give us feedback on how things went? Fill out our feedback form after your trip so we know how we’re doing!

Activities

Monday:

Bouldering Barn Open Hours 7- 9pm!  Come visit the new WOC Bouldering Facility located on Walden St. and Hoxsey. There will be only room for 10 climbers and 1 IM in the space at one time.  Before walking to the Bouldering Barn go here to check the (mostly) current number of users in the building.  

Tuesday:

Bouldering Barn Open Hours 4 - 7pm!  Come visit the new WOC Bouldering Facility located on Walden St. and Hoxsey. There will only be room for 10 climbers and 1 IM in the space at one time.  Before walking to the Bouldering Barn go here to check the (mostly) current number of users in the building.  

Open WOC Board Meeting!

Come see some of the logistical workings of WOC! If you are interested in what the Board does or just want to meet some more people who love the outdoors please join us at 7:15pm in the Zilhka Center!

Wednesday:

Gorgeous, Gobbling GORP making! 

Meet in Baxter (the middle of Paresky) at 3:15pm to make ~super fancy~ Good Ole Raisins and Peanuts, aka trail mix. There will be fun gorp toppings (many kinds of m&ms!), so do not miss it!

Bouldering Barn Open Hours 7- 9pm!  Come visit the new WOC Bouldering Facility located on Walden St. and Hoxsey. There will only be room for 10 climbers and 1 IM in the space at one time.  Before walking to the Bouldering Barn go here to check the (mostly) current number of users in the building.  

Thursday:

Bouldering Barn Open Hours 4 - 7pm (4pm - 5:30pm non-cis male hours)!  Come visit the new WOC Bouldering Facility located on Walden St. and Hoxsey. There will only be room for 10 climbers and 1 IM in the space at one time.  Before walking to the Bouldering Barn go here to check the (mostly) current number of users in the building.

Friday:

Weekly sunrise hike– a “wake up” and down trek on Pine Cobble.** Meet on Paresky steps at 5:55 AM for a dawn good sunrise hike - (sunrise at 6:13 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 weather and wear good footwear for a trail that will be muddy and rocky!  Bring a filled water bottle and a cup for hot drinks. Return to campus by 8:45AM. Please sign up on this form or email [log in to unmask] with any questions! 

Cowboy Coffee Makin’! Tired of having to drive to Pittsfield for Starbucks? Come make Starbuks coffee ~the outdoor way~ this Friday at 8:30 AM by Paresky steps! Email [log in to unmask] with any questions or requests and bring a cup!

Saturday:

Top Rope Climbing Trip to Little Falls

Join us for an all-day climbing trip to Little Falls, NY! We’ll depart at 9 am from the WOC Equipment Room in Paresky and return by 6 pm at the latest. We’ll drive to Little Falls, have an approach walk, and then spend a couple hours climbing! The trip is suitable for all ability levels but top rope belay certification at the climbing wall is required prior to coming on the trip. Wear comfortable and stretchy clothes and bring lunch food and a water bottle for the day. Climbing gear will be provided as needed on the morning of. Contact Ben ([log in to unmask]) with any questions and sign up on this form to reserve your spot! Due to restrictions by Little Falls, you must sign up by Tuesday night to have a spot on this trip!!

Bouldering Barn Open Hours 2 - 5pm!  Come visit the new WOC Bouldering Facility located on Walden St. and Hoxsey. There will only be room for 10 climbers and 1 IM in the space at one time.  Before walking to the Bouldering Barn go here to check the (mostly) current number of users in the building.

Sunday:

Bouldering Barn Open Hours 2 - 5pm (4pm - 5:30pm non-cis male hours)!  Come visit the new WOC Bouldering Facility located on Walden St. and Hoxsey. There will only be room for 10 climbers and 1 IM in the space at one time.  Before walking to the Bouldering Barn go here to check the (mostly) current number of users in the building.