WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR

January 11 - Jan. 14, 2024

That snow was short lived 😢 - at least they’re still making snow at Jiminy & Prospect 🙂! All events are open to the Williams College community.

Announcements

WOOLF Leader Application - Deadline Extension

We have extended the deadline to apply to be a WOOLF Leader for 2024 to 9:00am on Monday 1/15. Applicants must fill out both the WOOLF application and the Ephventure application. Please pass the message on to any friends who may be interested. Interview information to come. Email bgo1 or kmt2 if you have any questions.

SKI BUSSES ARE RUNNING M-F!

Thursday Alpine Skiing PE - Space still available

If you’ve been regretting not signing up for winter PE, we still have space in the Thursday downhill skiing class!

If you’re interested, you should:

1. Email [log in to unmask] to get added to the Thursday roster

2. Purchase a ski pass from Jiminy in order to participate in the class. Passes for alpine skiing (3 visits + rentals) are $135

3. Stop by the WOC Office to pick up a PE Attendance Card

4. Show up this afternoon for the first class!!!

WINTER CARNIVAL THEME ANNOUNCEMENT

A long time ago in a galaxy far far away…

The WOC Board was preparing for Winter Carnival.

Then the Death Star shot down the Towne Field House.

And all the Ephs went into hiding…

Winter is coming…

GET EXCITED FOR

WINTER STARNIVAL: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK

Thursday February 15th – Saturday February 17th

WINTER STARNIVAL DESIGN COMPETITION

A long time ago in a galaxy far far away...

The WOC Board was preparing for Winter Carnival

and realized they needed a fun graphic/sticker

with out-of-this-world Star Wars references 

so the event could go into hyperdrive!!!

Fill out this form by Monday, 1/15. Winner gets a super fun gift card!

Reach out to Abby at [log in to unmask] with questions.

DEAD WEEK ADIRONDACK TRIP

Do you have Dead Week plans?? Sign up for the Adirondack Winter Sampler Trip!

Come stay in the gorgeous Adirondacks near Lake Placid during dead week (Sunday 1/28 - Tuesday 1/30) and enjoy the winter woods while staying in a cozy (heated) cabin at night. Day activities may include snowshoeing, sledding, snow fort building and nordic skiing. We will have beginner and advanced activities and encourage people of all levels of winter outdoor experience to come along! Price will be around $15 and financial aid is available. Signup on this form by Saturday, 1/13 if you are interested! If over-enrolled, we will reach out to randomly selected students by Monday. Email [log in to unmask], with any questions!

Missed the chance to buy a pass?

Discounted Jiminy Peak ski passes can still be purchased throughout the month at this link. After you complete the purchase, you will need to pick up your pass during your first visit to the mountain by going to the ticket window and showing proof of purchase.

January 2024 Non-PE Rates (Only good for Monday - Friday 1:00 - 5: 00 pm.)

Facility Schedules

The WOC Equipment Room

Will be open 11 - 2 M - F and 5 pm when the bus returns from Jiminy - Level M Paresky

Bouldering Barn Staff/Faculty lunchtime hours

There will be Thursday 11:30 - 1:30 fac/staff Bouldering Barn hours during Winter Study

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 - 9pm

Thu 4 - 7 (Thursday 4-5:30pm are non-cis-male hours)

Fri 2:30 - 4 pm

Sa and Su 2 - 5 pm

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

Thursday:

Hike with Dog! – Come with Sophie and Sam on a hike with Birch, the dog at 2:30 PM! We’ll be doing a chill-ish hike, maybe 2-3 miles at a casual/medium pace. Likely in Hopkins Forest. If there’s enough snow or ice, we’ll wear microspikes. Sign up here!

This could be you (the person behind the camera not the dog)

Friday:

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 7:21 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 possibly be icy,  wet, muddy and rocky! Bring a filled 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!

Sunday:

Berlin Mountain Afternoon Hike (Paresky Steps, 1:00 PM) – Come romp up Berlin Mountain via Taconic Crest Trail on Sunday afternoon! This 5.5 mile out-and-back can be steep (approx. 1200 ft of gain) so make sure you’re ready for some hills, ice, mud, and rocks. Microspikes (to wear over your hiking boots for better traction) are available in the equipment room during open hours and are strongly recommended. Meet behind Paresky on Park St. at 1:00 PM with lots of layers, hat and gloves, water, and good hiking shoes! Return to campus around 4:30 PM. Sign up here and email Li ([log in to unmask]) with any questions.