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Dean Potter Solo Highlining at Yosemite

By Rocky Thompson on May 26th, 2009

Some photos from Jeff Cunningham of Dean Potter’s recent solo highline work at Taft Point in Yosemite. The prAna blog has plenty more photos.

In Jeff’s, words: Dean had a high line set up there that he measured as somewhere between 99 to 100 feet. He had walked the line leashed a few times when I saw him untying from the tether. I figured he was just taking a break. Instead, he stepped up to the line and started walking it with confidence and determination.

I at least comprehend the ethos of bouldering or even solo climbing, but this looks insane. I sure hope that’s stretch denim.

Thanks Andrew

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