Difference between revisions of "Williams Outing Club"

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== Williams Outing Club (WOC) ==
 
== Williams Outing Club (WOC) ==
  
Founded in 1915, the Williams outing club provides many types of outdoor excursions, rental equipment and gear and runs the WOOLF program for incoming freshmen.  Membership costs $15 for the year. WOC is largely run by the [http://wso.williams.edu/orgs/woc/index.php?page=05_06_Board WOC board] and Scott Lewis.
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Founded in 1915, the Williams outing club provides many types of outdoor excursions, rental equipment and gear and runs the WOOLF program for incoming freshmen.  Membership costs $10 for the year. WOC is largely run by the [http://wso.williams.edu/orgs/woc/index.php?page=05_06_Board WOC board] and Scott Lewis.
  
 
=== Resources ===
 
=== Resources ===
 
The WOC headquarters and equipment room are located in [[Siskind House]] behind [[Schow]].
 
The WOC headquarters and equipment room are located in [[Siskind House]] behind [[Schow]].
*XC ski rental
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*backpacks, stoves, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, assorted other gear rental
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You can check out gear with your membership card from the Equipment Room on weekdays 12-2pm:
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*XC skis
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*backpacks, stoves, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, assorted other gear
 
*Snowshoes
 
*Snowshoes
 
*Maps and trail information
 
*Maps and trail information

Revision as of 18:39, January 18, 2006

Williams Outing Club (WOC)

Founded in 1915, the Williams outing club provides many types of outdoor excursions, rental equipment and gear and runs the WOOLF program for incoming freshmen. Membership costs $10 for the year. WOC is largely run by the WOC board and Scott Lewis.

Resources

The WOC headquarters and equipment room are located in Siskind House behind Schow.

You can check out gear with your membership card from the Equipment Room on weekdays 12-2pm:

  • XC skis
  • backpacks, stoves, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, assorted other gear
  • Snowshoes
  • Maps and trail information
  • Discounted ski passes, free or cheap buses to ski mountains during the winter.
  • Complete inventory listing here


Also, the WOC has jobs for students in the equipment room. Good people, good college pay, and plenty of gear at your disposal. Occasionally through WOC you can get discounts on solid outdoors gear.