NOVEMBER 6, 2025 | 3 – 7 PM | ABQ RAIL YARDS

Pitch Battle at 6 PM

Adventure Pitch Fest is a celebration of New Mexico’s outdoor recreation industry featuring a showcase of dozens of outdoor businesses and a fast-paced pitch battle where eight finalists will compete head-to-head for $15,000 in cash prizes. This high-energy event is free, family-friendly, and open to the public. Adventure Pitch Fest 2025 will take place on Thursday, November 6 from 3:00PM – 7:00PM, pitch battle at 6:00PM, at the Rail Yards in Albuquerque.

2025 Pitch Battle Finalists

Enchanted Equine Adventures

Albuquerque – Therapeutic riding and horsemanship lessons with rescue horses.

FishSki Provisions

Valdez – Freeze-dried backpacking meal manufacturer featuring whole-food ingredients, southwest recipes, and co-packing and private label packing. 

Mesilla Valley Wine & Brew Tours

Las Cruces – Winery and brewery tours that promote agritourism in Southern NM and provide custom itineraries and safe transportation. 

New Mexico Pack Burros

Edgewood – Burro-centric races and events that uplift rural New Mexico communities. 

Preservation Dogs

Santa Fe – Trekking pole tips in the shape of animal paw prints made from recycled tires to minimize damage to landscapes. 

San Juan Rodworks

Rio Rancho – Cost-effective, high-quality flyfishing rods with a 30-day risk-free trial. 

Taos Raft and Kayak Rentals

El Prado – No-hassle gear rental and delivery service for single and multi-day river adventures. 

Wild Earth Llama Adventures

Questa – Commercial wilderness guide service featuring backcountry llama trekking. 

2025 Alternate Pitch Battle Finalist

SpiritFly Expeditions

Albuquerque – Full-service fly fishing outfitter that includes shuttle service from Albuquerque to New Mexico’s best fly fishing destinations.

Watch the Info & Q&A Session to learn more about showcasing and pitching:

Who Should Apply

• New Mexico-based for-profit businesses
• Businesses with a core offering related to outdoor recreation, including products and services that promote health, wellness, or environmental stewardship
• Pitch applicants must demonstrate potential for growth, community benefit, and/or environmental stewardship
• Businesses of all sizes at all stages
• Independent gear designers and manufacturers, guides and outfitters, bike and gear shops, outdoor tech innovators, and more!

Past Adventure Pitch Winners

2024

1st place – Bee Clean
2nd place – ORC Tech
3rd place – ApiVera

2023

1st place – Rezo Systems
2nd place – GILZ
3rd place – ButtnSki

2022

1st place – TruFit
2nd place – Earth Traveler Teardrop Trailers
3rd place – Base Medical