WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR
April 1 - April 7, 2024
While the weather might be full of tricks this week, the WOC schedule is not fooling around - we have a bunch of great outings planned for this week!
Announcements
WOOLF Still Needs You!!
Maybe you missed the announcement in January, or maybe you weren’t sure about your spring plans yet, or maybe you are super motivated by today's weather to spend more time outside! 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
Activities - (Click here for extra information - i.e. mileage, elevation, etc.)
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 Back Country 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!