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“We who walk the narrow line have stood for free thinking for thousands of years. Let us continue balancing within the world as we try to understand the space between.”

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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