There is no greater power than to begin, again and again and again.

I’m in love with creating things and have turned a habit of embarking on self propelled journeys into founding a positive adventure community, a renewables-powered camping farm (with alpacas!) and hundreds of films, social projects and books about turning ideas into reality.

I’ve got over one thousand keynote talks under my belt, where I share ideas and motivation about adventure, positive mindset, community connection and the power of getting started.

“If you’re ever caught between two decisions, always go for the one which makes the best story”
— Dave Cornthwaite

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 2026

Dave is running one Mississippi trip in October 2026. 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

YesTribe origin story (96 seconds) Edit and narration by @DaveCorn Soundtrack - 'Steps' by Josh Leake
At the age of 25 Dave Cornthwaite left his job as a graphic designer and embarked upon an adventure that would take him all over the world, in all kinds of different ways. His Expedition1000 project is considered one of the most ambitious adventure projects of all time. Twenty-five different non-motorised journeys, each in excess of 1000 miles. Narrated with passion, drive and humour, this is Dave's story; so far. Find out more on www.davecornthwaite.com, & follow his adventures on www.facebook.com/expedition1000 and www.twitter.com/davecorn. Any donations made via Tip Jar will be used to set up expeditions that have a community or charitable focus. Thanks! Footage contributed by about a hundred people, including: Miguel Endara (Swim), Badgerboy Productions (Skateboarding) & Tom Bryan (Kitesurfing) Soundtrack Grass : Silent Partner Drew Barefoot: Enjoy the Calm, Calling the Birds and We Ran From the Rain - www.noisetrade.com/drewbarefoot
“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.”
— Sir Ranulph Fiennes
 

POWERS

Making the seemingly impossible and breathtakingly simple. Challenge, motivate and activate.

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Books, articles and a thought-provoking blog. Join me for a series of journeys and stories on life and adventure

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From mid-adventure video blogs to prize-winning short films, brew a cuppa, sit back and relax...

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“Camping isn’t hard, it’s just lying down outside”
— Dave Cornthwaite, somewhere in the woods
 
 
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