Welcome!

Interested in signing up for one of the weekly Outing Club trips? Click HERE!

Looking for information about this year’s Mountain Day? Click HERE!

Thinking about going on WOOLF or becoming a WOOLF leader? Click HERE!

Mission

“Our mission is to support outdoor activities at Williams and to make the outdoors accessible to everyone, regardless of level of experience.”

Founded in 1915, the Williams Outing Club is the largest student organization at Williams with over 750 members. 

WOC offers a wide variety of events, trips, and activities throughout the year, including regular sunrise hikes, polar plunges, camping trips, indoor climbing, and PE classes–as well as many longer trips and other activities. Special events every year include Mountain Day, Winter Carnival, and the WOOLF outdoor orientation program for first-years. Check out our news and upcoming events, follow us on Instagram, subscribe to our mailing lists, or come to a weekly meeting to stay informed on what’s going on.

The Outing Club also provides many great resources for Williams students, faculty and staff, and visitors who want to get outside on their own. We publish a trail guide and map for the Williamstown area–the Pine Cobble trail is a local favorite suitable for visitors, and club members can borrow gear from the WOC equipment room! 

For more information, stop by the WOC office in the Paresky Center, or contact the director, Ben Oliver.

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