Adventure Pitch Fest


Friday, November 6, 2026 | Albuquerque Rail Yards
Adventure Pitch Fest is a celebration of New Mexico’s $3.6 billion outdoor recreation industry. This event is free and open to the public and will take place from 4-8 p.m. with a fast-paced pitch competition at 6:30 p.m. Reserve your ticket below. New Mexico-based businesses that serve the outdoor recreation industry can participate in two ways:
Showcase: Set up a booth to promote and sell products or services and connect with consumers, retailers, investors and the broader outdoor recreation community. Open to nonprofits and for-profits.
Pitch: Take the stage and pitch to compete for a share of $15,000 in cash prizes. All pitch finalists will receive free pitch coaching before the event, and no previous pitching experience is required. We invite businesses of all sizes to participate! Open to for-profit businesses only.
This high-energy event is free, family-friendly and open to the public.
2026 Pitch Winners
1st place – Elknrut Packgoats & Homestead
Carlsbad – Outdoor education and packgoat experience services
2nd place – The Ranch @ Rio Nutrias
Tierra Amarilla – Regenerative ranching and hands-on outdoor experiences
2026 Pitch Semi-Finalists
Desert River Guides
Farmington – Family-friendly guided rafting and camping trips on the Animas and San Juan rivers
Preservation Dogs
Santa Fe – Environmentally conscious outdoor gear designers
The SISU Way
Albuquerque – Global outdoor endurance and adventure events
2026 Alternate Pitch Semi-Finalist
Outpost Media
Santa Fe – Media support for outdoor brands and guides
Past Adventure Pitch Winners


2025
1st place – New Mexico Pack Burros
2nd place – Wild Earth Llama Adventures
3rd place – FishSki Provisions
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