Dean Potter and Mountain Films, Calgary International Mountain Film Festival

Breathtaking. Heart pounding. Spine tingling...this describes what you will experience as Dean Potter presents his view of why he pushes the limits of free climbing and base jumping. 

For those of you who don't know Deans bio please see below...then buy a ticket for this not to be missed event.

 

Dean Potter (born 18 January 1972 in the United States) is an American free climber, alpinist, BASE jumper, BASEliner, and highliner. He is noted for hard first ascents, free solo ascents, speed ascents, and enchainments in Yosemite and Patagonia

 

The Prophet:

 

Synopsis:

Leo describes the route as 'the wildest climb I've ever been on'. This has to be seen to be believed, crazy climbing. Winner of the Grand Prize at this years Kendal Mountain Film Festival.

Expedition Manaslu.

 

As It Happens:

 

Most films documenting expeditions are edited and produced in the safe confines of a studio, removing them from the reality and soul of the experience. In January 2010, Renan Ozturk and Cory Richards wanted to break this mould, releasing short video dispatches of their technical new alpine climb on Tawoche (21,320 ft), high in the Himalaya. Using limited equipment, they shot, edited and released five dispatches throughout their expedition which were followed by thousands of people via social media. Despite being on the road, the camera work and editing is flawless allowing viewers at home to be inspired as it happened