After realising my cat was cooler than me I decided to try and make life better by saying yes more.
A habit of embarking on long and often self propelled journeys led to a lifestyle where adventures of all sizes help me speak about adventure, positive mindset, community connection and power of turning ideas into reality.
Along with my wife Em I’m now creating a peaceful camping and events escape in middle England complete with alpacas, converted buses, a hammock village and a campsite. It’s called the Big Sky Hideaway.
I host a podcast called Self Propelled, have written some books and made hundreds of little films. And to bring like-minded outdoors-lovers together, I also founded the YesTribe, a community that likes to SayYesMore.
“If you’re ever caught between two decisions, always go for the one which makes the best story”
Watch our episode of Ben Fogle’s Make a New Life in the Country on Channel 5, which follows the journey of creating our renewables-powered campsite, the Big Sky Hideaway
BIG SKY HIDEAWAY
Camping, glamping, alpacas, tree planting. This is home, work and play.
HAVEN TENTS
The most comfortable lay-flat hammock on the planet
SAY YES MORE
A motto that became a movement. Join the YesTribe for free outdoor events.
Mississippi Trip: October 2025
Dave is running two Mississippi trips in October 2025. Don’t miss out on the most amazing paddle and camp adventure along the Lower Misssissippi.
This journey has changed lives, perspectives and directions. It’s the most unique beach holiday around, and I’d love to spend the week with you.
TAKE A LOOK AROUND
Long journeys, little challenges, mental, physical, solo and together. Thinking adventurously is fun.
Where work and play fuse. Speaking, film, writing & sharing.
See. Learn. Experience. Create. Stories are everything, and there are many ways to tell them.
Creating spaces, events and opportunities to bring people together, often outside. Let’s connect.
INTRODUCTORY FILMS
“In terms of ambition and persistence, Dave’s Expedition1000 would be difficult to equal. I wish him the very best of luck and willpower to help him complete his mammoth task.”
POWERS
Making the seemingly impossible and breathtakingly simple. Challenge, motivate and activate.
Books, articles and a thought-provoking blog. Join me for a series of journeys and stories on life and adventure
From mid-adventure video blogs to prize-winning short films, brew a cuppa, sit back and relax...
“Camping isn’t hard, it’s just lying down outside”
