‘Superhuman’ is the only word to describe Dean Karnazes’ feat of running 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 days. Dubbed "The Ultramarathon Man," and ranked among the 100 Time Magazine’s most influential people, Dean’s message to all is, "Get off the couch, get healthy, go the extra mile." With that mantra, and with a physiology adapted for endless running, he’s run 350 miles - nonstop - and most recently completed an ultramarathon across the world’s four great deserts, the Atacama, Sahara, Gobi and Antarctic.

Proceeds from the VIP Reception will go to The Tommy Fund for Childhood Cancer at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital and Yale Cancer Center.

Denali carry a wide variety of hiking shoes, apparel and accessories. A customer will often come in looking for hiking shoes in addition to the proper apparel for the climate& terrain and accessories such as backpacks and hydration systems. Wearing the right shoe or boot and apparel can make all of the difference in having an enjoyable experience on the trail.

Denali was honored to have been a sponsor of Lew Nescott's Benefit Climb of Mount McKinley. Lew's journey to the top is one of courage and determination and we are proud to have played a small part in his climb as well as his fundraising efforts to benefit the Yale Cancer Center.