Meet Dakota
Your Trip Guide, Field Scout & Fellow Wayfinder
Dakota has a way of making the unknown feel like home. He’s the kind of person who can pack a truck in 15 minutes, find the quietest trailhead in a crowd, and calmly navigate whatever life or nature throws his way.
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As the founder of Nothing Ventured, Dakota blends a deep respect for wild places with sharp logistical instincts and a grounded, no-pressure presence. Over the years, he’s led group dives, traveled solo across continents, and helped first-time adventurers feel at home thousands of miles from where they started.
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Whether you’re stepping into the unknown solo or showing up with your own crew, Dakota doesn’t just plan trips—he holds space for journeys to become whatever they’re meant to be.
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Dakota is also a certified scuba instructor and founder of Journeyman Diver, where he leads advanced dive training and guided ocean experiences.
Why We Exist
Nothing Ventured helps divers and solo explorers return to what matters. It’s not a tour—it’s a slower, more thoughtful way to travel. We help people move clearly, breathe deeper, and travel differently. Not a tour. Not a package. Just space to reset.