PRCA Sets Workshop Schedule for 2024 Conference
A tentative workshop schedule has been posted to the Professional Ropes Course Association (PRCA) website in advance of its annual conference, scheduled for Jan. 18-21 in Starke Wells, Fla. Qualified…
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Petzl Calls for Inspection of Grillon Products
Petzl has discovered ropes can be mounted incorrectly in the rope adjuster of certain GRILLON products, preventing the products from successfully performing their blocking function, which can result in a…
PRCA International Conference Registration Now Open
The Professional Ropes Course Association (PRCA) will hold its 21st Annual International Conference and Expo Jan. 18-21, 2024, at the Keystone Camp and Conference Center in Starke Wells, Fla. The…
Adventurous Dog Zip Lines Through the Ozarks
Oakley is a German shepherd that has captured the attention of many, thanks to her bold and adventurous spirit that is on display in a video posted to TikTok by…
ACCT to Offer Inspector Certification Program in Costa Rica
The Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) will offer an Inspector Certification prep course and exam in Monteverde, Costa Rica, this September as part of a week-long Programa de Capacitación…
Highline Adventures Debuts with California’s Longest Zip Line
Located in the Santa Ynez Valley of California, the new Highline Adventures has opened with the state’s longest zip line, at 3,360 feet. With two additional zip lines on the…
Redwood Sky Walk Tops USA Today’s “Best Aerial Adventure Parks.”
The Redwood Sky Walk in Eureka, Calif., earned the top spot in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice poll for best aerial adventure park. ZipZone Outdoor Adventures in Columbus, Ohio,…
Plans Approved for $20 Million AUD Indoor Play Center
A huge new indoor indoor play center, Jungle Adventure Play, will open in North Lakes, Queensland, Australia, next year, complete with climbing walls, a high ropes course, indoor playgrounds, free…
ACCT Appoints Melissa Webb Temporary Operations Director Amid Executive Search
The Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) has promoted events director Melissa Webb to temporary director of operations, effective immediately. Webb will assume responsibility for the day-to-day operation and management…
ACCT Calls for Presenters for the 2024 Conference
The Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) is looking for industry members to share their expertise and knowledge at the 34th annual International ACCT Conference and Expo. Potential presenters are…
ACCT Professional Vendor Member Program Changing
The Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) is changing its Professional Vendor Member (PVM) program into a new Accredited Vendors program. The PVM program is a voluntary process in which…
Go Ape High Ropes Course Approved for Essex, UK
Go Ape will begin construction on a new high ropes course in Chelmsford, Essex, this spring with an anticipated opening date in July 2023. The park application to build the…
ACCT Board Chair Hosts “Open Office Hours”
The Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) board chair, Korey Hampton, will be holding “open office hours” during her tenure. ACCT members are invited to call into a Zoom meeting…
Synergo’s Redwood Sky Walk Receives Engineering Award
The Redwood Sky Walk at the Sequoia Park Zoo in Eureka, Calif., received the Small Projects 2023 award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Oregon. At just under…
Professional Ropes Course Association Sets Annual Conference Dates
The Professional Ropes Course Association (PRCA) will return to Keystone Camp and Conference Center in Starke, Fl., for its annual conference in 2024. Dates for the conference are Jan. 18-21,…
Mercer County Park Begins Construction on Aerial Park and Zip Line
Phase 1 of construction on a new aerial park has begun in Mercer County Park, just across from the Festival Grounds, in West Windsor, N.J. The park is being built…
International Safety Components Issues Product Recall on UltraLink
International Safety Components (ISC) has received feedback from customers describing various scenarios where the unlock button can be unintentionally depressed causing the UltraLink device to open during use. ISC is…
