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RIP Dean Potter | Legendary Climber and BASE Jumper

Legendary rock climber and BASE jumper Dean Potter, 43, and his flying partner died wingsuit flying after a BASE jump in Yosemite National Park today. More details will be provided when available. We do not know if Dean was flying with his dog, Whisper. Dean was fearless. Dean was an innovator. One of the biggest innovators of this generation. He broke the rules of human ability. Dean set records in speed and solo climbing. He set the speed record on the Nose of El Capitan multiple times. Dean climbed the 3 biggest walls of [โ€ฆ]

Miles Clark | May 17, 2015
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