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.

2025 Pitch Battle Judges

Jeff Steinborn
Executive Director, Outdoor NM and New Mexico State Senator

Karina Armijo
Director, Outdoor Recreation Division, New Mexico Economic Development Department

Chris Clepper
Chief Business Services Officer, Nusenda Credit Union

Angie Jepsen
Vice President of Sales, Services & Sports, Visit Albuquerque

Daniel Schmuck
Senior Economic Developer, City of Albuquerque Economic Development Department

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