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“It's kind of strange to be a free soloist when you know so much about flying, because I'm playing two opposite games, or practicing two polar opposite arts. One is the art of not falling. The other one is flying. With both those things spinning in my mind, there's a lot to process and it's pretty mind-boggling.”

Quote by Dean Potter

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American climber known for his extreme sports and free soloing. Born on April 14, 1972, he tragically died on May 16, 2015. His climbing career was filled with challenges, and he completed numerous world-class peak free solos, such as Mount Everest and K2. more

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