114 Quotes by Dean Potter

I hydrate obsessively, limit processed foods, and make a conscious attempt to eat and drink pure things, organic foods. I've noticed that these things stay with me longer than processed foods and that I'm more consistent in my climbing and my life - there aren't so many highs and lows.

I consider myself a rock climber but the definition of rock climbing as has changed.

When I think about doing something, I think: Will I survive a million out of a million times?

The wingsuit is basically the flying squirrel suit.

Wingsuit BASE jumping feels safe to me.

The decision to go into the mountains and hike with your dog, and wingsuit with the dog, can bring catastrophe. These are decisions we make because they fulfill us, but they also have danger.

I'm not saying take your dog wingsuit flying. But if we can take Whisper BASE jumping or climbing, maybe you can take your dog places you didn't consider. Just find better ways to take your dog with you. They just love to be with their people and their pack.

I've never tried to be the leader. All I focus on is climbing.

I know my family's adventures must scare a lot of you who have rarely or never been into the wild or are afraid of heights and exposure.