Admission:

Event: $10.00 | Members & Children: Free

Event & Dinner*: $41.95

*Extend your time with us and enjoy a meal in our historic, lakeside Dining Hall. Click below to register for this event and see the option to buy a ticket “with Meal.” Advance registration is required to add a meal as space is limited and subject to availability.

Curious what you really need for a day in the Adirondack backcountry? Wondering how that list changes when you stay overnight? Join us for “What’s in My Pack?” — a hands-on, practical presentation designed specifically for Trailwise Women who want to hike smarter, lighter, and more confidently in the Adirondacks.

Together, we’ll unpack (literally!) the essential gear for both a backcountry day trip and an overnight adventure in the Adirondack Park. From the Ten Essentials to comfort items that make all the difference, we’ll talk through what to bring, why it matters, and how to choose gear that works for your body, your experience level, and your goals.

Kim Sorensen - Program Manager

Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, Kim developed a profound love for wild, untamed places, an early connection that continues to inspire both her life and her work. She finds joy and renewal on the trail, on the water, and waist-deep in a cold river with a fly rod in hand, and she brings that same energy and enthusiasm to teaching outdoor recreation skills to learners of all ages.

Kim spent eleven years with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, serving as Texas Outdoor Family Program Coordinator, Diversity Engagement Coordinator, and Boater Education Manager. She led family camping trips, built inclusive outdoor initiatives, and taught essential skills across the state, helping thousands of participants discover that the outdoors is a place where they belong.

Kim is deeply committed to fostering confidence, connection, and a lifelong relationship with the natural world, empowering others to step outside, try something new, and feel at home in wild places.