Dean Potter

Dean S. Potter (April 14, 1972 – May 16, 2015) was an American free climber, alpinist, BASE jumper, BASEliner, and highliner.[2] He was known for hard first ascents, free solo ascents, speed ascents, and enchainments in Yosemite National Park and Patagonia.

Dean Potter
Dean Potter
Dean Potter
Born(1972-04-14)April 14, 1972
Died(2015-05-16)May 16, 2015 (aged 43)
Cause of deathWingsuit flying accident
NationalityUnited States
OccupationRock climber
Known forRock climbing, alpinism, BASE jumping, highlining
Height1.956m (6 ft 5 in)[1]
Spouse
Steph Davis (m. 20022010)
(divorced)

Death

On May 16, 2015, Potter and Graham Hunt were killed while attempting a wingsuit flight from Taft Point above Yosemite Valley. While attempting to maneuver through the cliffs, each in turn collided with the rocks.[3] Their bodies were discovered by a helicopter searching for the two men. Neither had deployed their parachute.[4][5]

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