WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR
April 4 - April 7, 2024
WHAT. IS. THIS. WEATHER.
Spring blizzards aside, we've got a bunch of outings planned for this weekend, including some eclipse viewing ambitions. Sign up now, and keep an eye on your inbox for emails from the trip leaders as we adapt our plans to whatever mother nature deals us between now and Monday.
Announcements
WOOLF Needs You!!
Maybe you missed it in January, or maybe you weren’t sure about your spring plans, or maybe you are just super motivated by today's weather (editor's note: this aged poorly...) to spend more time outdoors! Whatever your reason, WOOLF is still looking for Spring Staff to help out with logistics for WOOLF leader training in May. If you are interested in helping out and can commit to all (or at least most of) May 19-24th, please email [log in to unmask] to express your interest, and we will follow up.
Facility Schedules
The WOC Equipment Room - Level M Paresky
Mon - Thu 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Fri 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Bouldering Barn Staff/Faculty lunchtime hours are done for the year
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
F - Closed
Sa & Su 2 - 5 pm
Activities - (Click here for extra information - i.e. mileage, elevation, etc.)
[WAITLIST ONLY] Weekly Sunrise Hike
A “wake up” and down trek on Pine Cobble for a REAL sunrise!! Meet on Paresky steps (Baxter lawn side) at 5:55 AM for a dawn good sunrise hike - (sunrise at 7:03 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 headlamp (trail will be dark, 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!
Mt. Berlin Welcome Back Hike
Hope everyone had a restful spring break and is ready to jump back into a fun WOC hike! Meet on Paresky steps at 9:30am for a moderately challenging 3.5 hour, 5.4 mile out and back hike to the top of Mt. Berlin (1,263 ft of elevation gain)! Wear hiking shoes, several layers, and make sure to bring water and snacks to enjoy at the summit. Return to campus by 1:30 pm at the latest. Please sign up on this form and email pmm3 with any questions!
GEOCACHING @ PINE COBBLE! Maybe see a crashed plane??
Bringing back geocaching yet again for a fun, adventurous outdoor scavenger hunt! 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 drive to and hike up Pine Cobble via the Chestnut and Class of ‘98 trails, picking up as many as EIGHT geocaches on the way! There’s a glider crash up there to check out and geocache! Expect a moderate hike that can be steep at times, with some potential off-the-trail hiking or light bouldering to find geocaches – I haven’t found them either! Who knows how long it could take??? Meet at Paresky steps at 1:30PM and expect to be back before 6:00PM. Bring sturdy hiking shoes, a phone (optional), and a water bottle. Sign up here and email srd6 with any questions or concerns!
The Great Backcountry Bake-Off!!!
Do you love to bake? Do you love to eat baked things? Do you love to do all of that on a little camping stove?? Come learn how to make gourmet(ish) food for your next outdoor adventure this Sunday from 1:30-3:30! Menu TBD, but guaranteed to be delish. No previous outdoor cooking experience required! A prize for star baker will be awarded. Meet at Paresky steps! Sign up here and email seb10 with any questions or concerns!
Off-Campus Total Eclipse Chasing!
Whether you are an avid astronomer or simply intrigued by the eclipse coming Monday, join WOC on an adventure to the path of totality. We will be leaving bright and early Monday morning—meeting at 3:30am to avoid traffic and driving to the path of totality. This trip will most likely take the entire day/evening due to predicted traffic after the eclipse. There are a lot of unknowns for this trip, as there are tens of thousands of people trying to get to the path of totality, so there are no guarantees that we will find a good spot in the path of totality. But we can guarantee a fun road trip and a day filled with games and good music. Seeing a total eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and will not occur in the United States again for a long time, so don’t miss this opportunity to see one of the most incredible astronomical events that will happen in our lifetime! There are a limited number of spots, so sign up here! Please email [log in to unmask] with any questions.
On-Campus Eclipse Viewing
Gather with other students on Paresky lawn at 3pm for a community eclipse celebration—with music and limited supplies of hot chocolate (bring a cup or thermos). Reach out to Abby [log in to unmask] with any questions.
