WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR

Oct 5 - Oct 8, 2023

Feeling like fall again after an unusually summery couple of days! 🍁🍂🍁🍂

All events are open to the Williams College community.

Announcements

*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-shirt on sale!

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. T-shirts will only be sold before Mountain Day (first possible Mountain Day is 10/6!), so get your shirts now! See the shirt below featuring art by Zoe Gabriel on the front and Jiwoo Han on the back.

Mountain Day?? Coming on a beautiful day in October…..

Mountain Day season is almost upon us! If you need accessible transport to either Stone Hill OR Stony Ledge (i.e. you would not otherwise be able to hike/walk to these locations but would still like to attend), please fill out this form to reserve a spot for the van to either or both locations. Space is limited. Vans will leave campus and drive directly to the festivities. Once on Stone Hill and Stony Ledge, there will be donuts, cider, scenic vistas, and various music performances. PLEASE NOTE: Spots in the van are limited so please be considerate of space and fill out this form ASAP if you need a spot. We cannot guarantee transport once the van is full.

Students are prohibited from driving personal vehicles to Stony Ledge as there is no parking area. Further information about accessibility can be found on the Office of Accessible Education website and questions can be sent to: [log in to unmask]. If you have any questions about transportation, please contact Jaquelin Nordhoff ([log in to unmask]).

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)

Su 2 pm - 5 pm

Activities - (Click here for extra information - i.e. mileage, elevation, etc.)

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!

WOW (Water of the Week) Returns…barring Mtn. Day

WOW!!! What better way to celebrate the end of the week than a little swim in some beautiful refreshing local water? Lucky for you, Water of the Week is making its second appearance. Join the water-loving Brianna and Innes on an excursion to the Cascades trail where we’ll hike, swim and hang for a bit before heading back to campus, getting back no later than 6:15. Meet behind Resky at 4:30 with something to swim in and a towel! Reminder that if it’s Mtn. Day this event will not take place. Sign up on this form to be WOWed!!! Email [log in to unmask] with any questions :))

Monday (reading period):

Canoeing the Housatonic River Lenox, MA Leaving campus at 9:30AM and returning by 3:30pm. A great fall paddle on a beautiful gentle flowing river - come see the Fall colors along the ancient river banks! Sign up on this form - limited space! Email slewis ([log in to unmask]) with any questions!

The Williams Outing Club (est. 1915)

Find us online at woc.williams.edu and @WOCstagram!

Equipment Room: Paresky, Level M

WOC Office: 2nd Floor Paresky

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Ben Oliver (he/him)

Director

413-597-2304

Williams Outing Club

Paresky Center, Room 218

Williamstown, MA 01267

woc.williams.edu

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