Saturday, September 12
Everyone is welcome, including those who have never climbed before. As always, we lend you all of the relevant gear and teach you what you need to know. We'll choose a local site based on the interests and experience of the people who show up. RSVP to jware11 and meet at Chapman at 10:00 am (how to get there). We should be back late afternoon or early evening, in time for dinner at Val.
Date: Saturday, February 25th
Time: All Day!
Location: Hampshire College
Come out to the 11th annual Five College Outdoor Festival! Activities will include the All Conditions All Fun Adventure Race, a climbing competition, the Telluride Mountain Film Festival in the evening, and lots more!
Information on these events and more can be found here.
Date: Saturday, February 18th
Time: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Location: Berkshire East
Never skied before? Skied a few times and never got the hang of it but still had fun and want to try again? Mastered the slopes at age 3 and want to laugh at all the newbies? Then this is the trip for you!
The AAS is sponsoring a ski trip to Berkshire East through the Outing Club (which means it’s FREE and open to everyone). All you have to do to get in on this fabulous day of winter fun is RSVP by emailing Cassandra. Things to include in your RSVP email: if you have a car and are willing to drive, and how many people you can fit into said car. Please note that you are only allowed to RSVP for yourself – no saving spots for friends.
Keep in mind that there are a limited number of spaces on this trip, so we will choose who can go on a first come first serve basis. If you don’t get into this trip, however, don’t fret! We’ll be announcing another ski trip for you to sign up for sometime in March.
Date: Monday, February 13th
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Merrill 4
Tracking is not just following animal tracks. It is about exploring the world of animals that we know a lot of textbook facts about. But what about their mannerisms? What about who they are and why they do what they do? Whether it be a moose scrape, an otter slide, or a bobcat track, you'll find that there are rich stories to uncover as you put together the pieces of the signs that are left behind. Come visit us for a slideshow that will give you a brief glimpse into the world of tracking as we share some entertaining stories, and prepare you for a future outing (in March, tentatively) where we will explore the principles of tracking with you in the field.
Date: Saturday, February 11th
Time: 10 AM
Location: Outside of Campus Police
Join us for a scenic hike along the Holyoke Range. It will last about three hours, and hikers of all levels, especially beginners, are encouraged to attend. RSVP by emailing Meghan McCafferty.
Date: Wednesday, February 1st
Time: 7 PM
Location: Merrill 2
This is a great opportunity to get back together with your FOOT groups from this summer and relive the glory days! Attractions will include watching a slideshow of your lovely faces, eating delicious COOKIES(!) and milk (gluten and dairy-free options available), and participating in an extra special mystery activity. It will also be a good time to learn about how to become a FOOT leader for next year, as well as get a heads-up about the exciting things ACOC has in store for this semester in an open meeting portion of the event. All are welcome to come to the open meeting! See you all there!
Clarksville Cave (photo: necaveconservancy.org)
Date: Saturday, December 3rd
Time: approximately 9 AM to 7 PM
We'll be visiting Clarksville Cave in the Northeastern Cave Conservancy in New York. Check it out here. Mineral deposits, underground streams, headlamps galore - should be a fantastic time! RSVP ASAP (for yourself only) to Abigail Gray to secure a spot on this super popular spelunking adventure.
Date: Saturday, November 12
Time: 6:10 PM (The flare will occur at 6:22, so you might miss it if you're late!)
Location: Memorial Hill
Note: Dress warmly.
Yours could be like this! (photo: ehow.com)
When: Saturday, November 5 from 11 AM to 3 PM
Where: Freshman Quad
What: A ton of fun! Come join us to celebrate fall (although after the storm I don’t know if it can still be called fall). Activities will include slacklining, pumpkin carving, and much enjoyment of some delicious treats (pie, donuts, cider, etc.). Be sure to drop by, if only for the snackage.
Get a look at Jupiter (possibly), the moon, and the International Space Station!
Date: Friday, November 4
Time: 6 PM (Sharp! The ISS will only be visible for a few minutes, so you might miss it if you're late!)
Location: The grassy area in between Drew and Hamilton, (in front of Cohan).
Astronomy major? Miss stargazing at home? Don’t even know what those twinkly lights in the sky are? Come on out.
Email Ben Lin to RSVP and let him know if you have your own telescope!
Note: Dress warmly.
Saturday, February 12th: Never skied before? Skied a few times and never got the hang of it but still had fun and want to try again? Mastered the slopes at age 3 and want to laugh at all the newbies? Then this is the trip for you!
The AAS is sponsoring a ski trip to Berkshire East through the Outing Club (which means it’s FREE and open to everyone). The trip is scheduled for February 12th and will depart at around 9:30 am and return to campus by around 5:30 pm. All you have to do to get in on this fabulous day of winter fun is RSVP by emailing Megan Duff at maduff14@amherst.edu. Things to include in your RSVP email: if you have a car and are willing to drive, and how many people you can fit into said car. Please note that you are only allowed to RSVP for yourself – no saving spots for friends.
Keep in mind that there are a limited number of spaces on this trip, so we will choose who can go on a first come first serve basis. If you don’t get into this trip, however, don’t fret! We’ll be announcing another ski trip for you to sign up for sometime in March.
Amethyst Brook in Summer
Saturday, February 5th: Join us for a day hike at 12:00 pm to Amethyst Brook, a conservation area quite close the college. The Robert Frost trail leads all the way to Puffer's pond. Amethyst is mostly flat land, with trails extending up to the Pelham hills to the east.
Sunday, November 7th: Get ready for ACOC's 2nd Annual Pumpkin Paddle!
Pumpkin carving and river paddling festivities begin at 3:00 pm in front of Jenkins.
RSVP ASAP to Alec Jacobson and then get a $20 (fully refundable) deposit to him (AC #1514 or Jenkins 101b).
Friday, November 5th: Test your tightroping skills at 12:30 pm on the quad!
To put it simply, "Balance is beautiful." - Miyoko Ohno
For more info on slacklining, check out Wikipedia, or Slackline.com.
<-- Slacklining in Northern Ireland (photo: Wikipedia)
Saturday, October 30th: Join us for Fall Festival this weekend on the First-Year Quad! From 11 am to 4 pm, we'll have pumpkin carving, local apples, cider donuts, mulled hot cider, and demonstrations of outdoor skills. This is an annual Outing Club tradition and an awesome way to celebrate fall.