Dean Potter (born January 18, 1972 in the United States) is an American free climber, alpinist, BASE jumper, BASEliner, and highliner who grew up in New Hampshire. He is noted for hard first ascents, free solo ascents, speed ascents, and enchainments in Yosemite and Patagonia.
Read more about Dean Potter: Free Climbing and Free Spiriting, Speed Climbing, Highlining and BASE Jumping, Delicate Arch Climb, Notable Ascents
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