joshua.s wrote: Have you even read Steve House's book? He does talk about how being in the mountains gives him peace and spirit and all that. I would be careful bashing on Dean. He's definitely a little out there, but I don't see many other people soloing the Alien Roof or highlining w/ no back up. I also think that Dean would be doing more or less the same stuff he is doing now even if he didn't have the sponsors he does (many of which he lost after climbing the Delicate Arch) Finally, comparing Dean to a pedophiliac priest? Forced and baseless.
Let me reiterate my issue with Dean Potter.
First off, I do not deny the fact that Potter is pushing the limits, and I enjoy seeing advances in climbing as well as base jumping. Like I said earlier, he is a "crazy mutha f*c*a." There are not many people that can keep that type of mind control while free soling 2000 ft off the deck.
Second, my analogy of the preist refers to someone who states they are doing good for the society, yet they are really are doing some form of bad. Yes, i'm refering to the Delicate Arch. Yes i'm referring to the hole counts. Yes i'm referring to many other things. Everyone deserves a second chance eh?
Third, he wouldn't be able to do a lot of the things he is doing without his sponsors. Traveling expenses, 5.10 sprinter vans, base jumping wingsuits, science testing, helicopter rides, 40 foot ramps... And i'm assuming that is why he has his sponsors.
And yes, I have read House's book. I'm going to have to change my profile pic to a downward dog pose, maybe i'll get different responses.
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