When I do stuff where death could be a real consequence, it makes me want to live right. — Dean Potter Consequence Copy Share Image
I've always been somewhat of a loner. I seem to take more alone time that the average person. — Dean Potter Alone Copy Share Image
I've never tried to be the leader. All I focus on is climbing. — Dean Potter Climbing Copy Share Image
When I think about doing something, I think: Will I survive a million out of a million times? — Dean Potter Copy Share Image
I do yoga. I meditate, and when I'm not climbing, I focus on breathing deeply all day long. — Dean Potter Breathing Copy Share Image
There are many people who parachute and many people who climb. I'm the only person who does both. — Dean Potter Copy Share Image
People think that in order for nature to be sacred, you have to separate yourself from it. — Dean Potter Nature Copy Share Image
I don't have thoughts of an afterlife. I think dying is like when you swat a fly - it's over. — Dean Potter Afterlife Copy Share Image
The most beautiful experiences I've had climbing are when everything is simplified. Free soloing is the simplest thing, until you learn to… — Dean Potter Copy Share Image
Free soloing is just the most natural way man can climb. It's just using your hands and feet without any use of… — Dean Potter Copy Share Image
I got Whisper when she was a little puppy and I hated leaving her at home, because I would go on these… — Dean Potter Animal Copy Share Image
The decision to go into the mountains and hike with your dog, and wingsuit with the dog, can bring catastrophe. These are… — Dean Potter Animal Copy Share Image
In climbing, if you injure just one finger you can't do it. But with slacklining as long as you can walk, you… — Dean Potter Climbing Copy Share Image
When you do things that are different and extreme, some people like it and some people don't. I don't really care if… — Dean Potter Care Copy Share Image
I know it's insane to think that I could fly. But to make it possible, you truly have to believe in it… — Dean Potter Copy Share Image
My whole life I've always innovated the gear to match my pursuits. I've innovated the best climbing gear, the best slacklining gear,… — Dean Potter Copy Share Image
I've just always been terrified of having to speak in front of people. When I used to go in school and then… — Dean Potter People Copy Share Image
I'm addicted to the heightened awareness I get when there's a death consequence. My vision is sharper, and I'm more sensitive to… — Dean Potter Awareness Copy Share Image
I have this unbeatable move where no matter what happens I can catch the line - it's the number one thing I… — Dean Potter Art Copy Share Image
Thirty guys equals five percent die-off among active wingsuit base jumpers. That means there's a flaw in our system and you're an… — Dean Potter Copy Share Image
It's kind of strange to be a free soloist when you know so much about flying, because I'm playing two opposite games,… — Dean Potter Art Copy Share Image
The moment before I jump is filled with anxiety and what-ifs. But then as soon as I enter the air, I'm filled… — Dean Potter Copy Share Image
I think everybody has a dream of flying at least once in their life. For me, it's been over and over a… — Dean Potter Copy Share Image
My parents didn't want to believe their son was 200 feet up, free-soloing. They liked to go on long walks and runs,… — Dean Potter Copy Share Image
I love the idea that I can change the worst possible thing to the best possible thing: dying to flying. — Dean Potter Copy Share Image
