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== Williams Outing Club (WOC) ==
Founded in 1915, the [http://www.woc.williams.edu Williams outing club Outing Club] provides many types of outdoor excursionsPE classes, overnight trips, organizes [[Mountain Day]], rental rents equipment and gear , runs the [[Winter Carnival]], and runs the [[WOOLF]] program for incoming freshmen. Membership costs Student memberships are $10 for the yearannually, while Faculty/Staff memberships are $15 and Family memberships $25. WOC is largely run by the [http://wsowoc.williams.edu/orgsindex.php/join-woc/index.php?page=08_09_Board board WOC board] and Scott Lewis, Outing Club Director.
=== Resources ===
The WOC headquarters and equipment room are located in [[Paresky]], with the office on the second floor and the equipment room on the M level downstairs.
You can check out gear with your membership card from the [http://woc.williams.edu/index.php/equipment-and-resources/equipment-room Equipment Room ] from 12 to :30-1:30, Monday through Thursday, and 12 to 2 on Fridays, and 12 to 1 on Saturdays:*XC skisbackpacks*backpacks, stoves, *sleeping bags, *sleeping pads, *tents, *assorted other backpacking/camping gear*Snowshoescross-country skis*snowshoes
*telemark skis
*Maps maps and trail informationguides
*Discounted ski passes, free or cheap buses to ski mountains during the winter.
A complete [http://woc.williams.edu/index.php/equipment-and-resources/equipment-room/inventory Equipment Room inventory] is available on the WOC website.
The equipment room is run and managed by students; students . Those interested in working should contact Scott Lewis or [at the beginning of the fall and/or spring semesters; first-year students cannot work in the Equipment Room. You can also teach WOC PE classes and get paid for it. Good people, good college pay, and plenty of gear at your disposal. Occasionally through WOC you can get discounts on solid outdoors gear.
The WOC also maintains a [[WOC Cabin|cabin]] in [[Hopkins Forest]] that WOC members can use for free. It has a woodstove with firewood and kindling provided, a big window, and a second floorloft.
For more infoinformation, (including up-to-date activity schedules), visit the [http://wsowoc.williams.edu/orgs/woc/ WOC website].