WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR
Oct 9 - Oct 15, 2023
Brrr...it was chilly this morning - need to find some hot apple cider!
All events are open to the Williams College community.
Announcements
Mountain Day?? Coming on a beautiful day in October…..
*Weekly Friday sunrise hike TIME change due to possible Mt. Day bell ringing - see Friday posting!!
IF it is Mountain Day:
Check out the hike schedule, entertainment schedule, and 'How to Enjoy Mountain Day' attachments
Mountain Day t-shirts are ALMOST GONE! - Get yours while we still have them left!!!
We will be selling this year’s Mountain Day t-shirt daily (except weekends) starting 09/29 , in Paresky from 11:30-1:00. T-shirts until they’re ALL sold - cost $10 and cash or venmo is accepted. Profits will go to a non-profit organization. See the shirt below featuring art by Zoe Gabriel on the front and Jiwoo Han on the back.
Facility Schedules
The WOC Equipment Room
Will be open M – Th, 12:30 —1:30 PM, & F 12–2 pm - Level M Paresky
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.
M & W 7 pm - 9 pm,
T & Th 4 pm - 7 pm (Thursday 4-5:30pm are non-cis-male hours),
F 2 - 4 pm (If it is Mt. Day, we will cancel these hours)
Sa & Su 2 pm - 5 pm
Activities - (Click here for extra information - i.e. mileage, elevation, etc.)
Thursday:
New Moon Hike along Caves Trail! Prepare for the possibility of Mt. Day with a dark moonless night and a fun hike along the Caves Trail (2.4 mile loop with about 150 ft elevation gain, sadly no actual caves). Meet on Resky steps at 6:00 pm. Return to campus around 8:00 pm. Sign up on this form. It may be cold and/or wet, so if you need any gear/apparel, or if you have any questions, email Abby Kinney ([log in to unmask]).
Friday:
IF it is not Mt. Day there will be a Weekly sunrise hike…..BUT will begin a little later - 6:40AM and return at 9:30AM due to waiting for the President’s announcement –Meet on Paresky steps, Baxter lawn side) at 6:40 AM for a dawn good sunrise hike - 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 wet, muddy and rocky! Bring a filled water bottle, headlamp/flashlight and a cup for hot drinks. Return to campus by 9:30AM. Please sign up on this form or email [log in to unmask] with any questions!
Saturday:
EPIC CORN MAZE ADVENTURE at Schuyler Farms!!! 11am-4pm
Want to get off campus and enjoy a classic fall activity? Tired of getting lost in your readings and want to get lost in nature? Join WOC in adventuring to Schuyler Farms to explore a 7-acre corn maze! We’ll meet on Paresky steps at 11am and drive ~ 1 hour to our destination and arrive back at Williams at 4pm. Please try to offer this opportunity for people who otherwise would not have access to transportation, we appreciate you! Lastly, if you’re interested in picking a pumpkin or buying other treats, please bring cash! Sign up on this form and email [log in to unmask] with any questions!
