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
Born	(1972-04-14)April 14, 1972 Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, U.S.
Died	(2015-05-16)May 16, 2015 (aged 43) Yosemite National Park, California, U.S.
Cause of death	Wingsuit flying accident
Nationality	United States
Occupation	Rock climber
Known for	Rock climbing, alpinism, BASE jumping, highlining
Height	1.956m (6 ft 5 in)[1]
Spouse	Steph Davis ​ (m. 2002⁠–⁠2010)​ (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]