I got a lot of inspiration and encouragement from my friend and ultra-runner Scott Jurek. — Dean Potter Encouragement Copy Share Image
Most people in my life who didn't follow their dreams weren't happy. Their lives seem so strange. — Dean Potter Dream Copy Share Image
I consider myself a rock climber but the definition of rock climbing as has changed. — Dean Potter Copy Share Image
My dad was in the army for most of my youth. He was very regimented and I learned to train from him. — Dean Potter Army Copy Share Image
Any time I'm having difficulty, I focus on the breath, on relaxed breathing. — Dean Potter Breath Copy Share Image
Part of me says it's kind of crazy to think you can fly your human body. Another part of me thinks all… — Dean Potter Body 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 Dream Copy Share Image
In 'The Prophet,' Kahlil Gibran says something about perfection only being reached by stripping something to the point of nakedness. That's the… — Dean Potter Copy Share Image
I think my dad's dream really was just to have a good family, treat them well, to keep them together, and he… — Dean Potter Dad 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
None of my friends, or anyone I know, told me not to jump with Whisper. Anyone who knows me knows that I… — Dean Potter Dog 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
I'm so in tune with rocks and nature. On any rock around the world, if I hurt the rock, I feel like… — Dean Potter Around the world Copy Share Image
Each time I saw a cliff, I wondered whether I could free solo it. My life shaped itself around the understanding that… — Dean Potter 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
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
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'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 regret the negative press that has come with my climb of the Delicate Arch, but I think that there is a… — Dean Potter Bigger picture Copy Share Image
I've made the safest slack line ever using Vectran. It's the strongest flexible fabric in the world. — Dean Potter Copy Share Image
Many of my hardest climbs were done with one or both feet barefoot. — Dean Potter Barefoot Copy Share Image
I don't want to be an athlete so much. I groove more with artists and deep thinkers. — Dean Potter Art 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
I don't want to die, but I'm ok putting it all out there for the most beautiful expression of my life. — Dean Potter Beautiful Copy Share Image
I'm 43 years old and I've never been injured doing any of my arts. — Dean Potter Art Copy Share Image
I know I'm not a cutting-edge free climber. Free soloing, I'm comfortable to 5.10-plus or 5.11a. But if I was a grade… — Dean Potter Amazing Copy Share Image
I know my family's adventures must scare a lot of you who have rarely or never been into the wild or are… — Dean Potter Adventure 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
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
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
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
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
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
