Petzl Recalls Several Harness Models Over Possible Buckle Failure
Adventure Park Insider—Salt Lake City, Utah, March 6, 2025—Petzl is recalling several harnesses sold in the U.S., Canada, and Europe due to a defect in certain batches of the Fast…
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ACCT Elections Set Board Membership for 2025
Adventure Park Insider—Boulder, Colo., Feb. 20, 2025—In the ACCT board of directors election in January, the association re-elected two members and selected a new member for the accredited operations seat.…
Upcoming Educational, Training, and Certification Opportunities
Adventure Park Insider—Longmont, Colo., Feb. 20, 2025—If it’s February, it’s time to plan your training and certification schedule for the weeks and months ahead. The following is a list of…
Meet the ACCT Board of Directors Candidates
The candidate list for the board of directors for the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) is now set. Voting runs from Jan. 9 through Jan. 24. There are three…
Meet the New ACCT Board Candidates Tonight
Adventure Park Insider—Boulder, Colo., Jan. 6, 2025—The Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) is inviting members to attend tonight’s “Open Office Hours” at 8 p.m. EST (6 p.m. MST) to…
When All Hell Breaks Loose: Part II
Operators and vendors in North Carolina navigate the challenges posed by Hurricane Helene in this two-part series. Aerial adventure operators and vendors in North Carolina were among those impacted when…
When All Hell Breaks Loose: Part I
North Carolina operators and vendors grapple with the impacts of Hurricane Helene in this two-part series. Aerial adventure operators and vendors in North Carolina were among those impacted when Hurricane…
Teen Injured in Fall from Zip Line
Adventure Park Insider—Kent, Conn., June 20, 2024—A 13-year-old girl who was on a school outing was injured when she fell 20 feet from a zip line at Club Getaway in…
ACCT Virtual Inspector Certification Testing Set for July 25
Adventure Park Insider—Boulder, Colo., June 20, 2024—ACCT Inspector Certification tests, for both in-house and professional inspectors, will take place virtually on July 25. ACCT Certification is recognized and accepted by…
Charting a New Course for Standards
To prepare for a new attempt to update the ANSI/ACCT 03-2019 Standards, the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) has been revising its procedures for drafting standards.
ACCT to Host Webinar on the Future of Standards Development
Adventure Park Insider Magazine—Longmont, Colo., April 25, 2024—Want to make sure the ANSI/ACCT Standard serves the needs of the industry and its customers? If so, be sure to attend the…
Argentinian Zip Line Operator Found Liable for Landing Zone Injury
Adventure Park Insider Magazine—Mendoza, Argentina, March 7, 2024—In an unusual ruling, the Civil Justice of San Rafael, in Mendoza, Argentina, ruled in favor of a zip line rider who was…
Family Sues Stowe, Manufacturers for Guide’s Death
The family of a Stowe Mountain Resort, Vt., zip line tour guide who died two years ago on the course is suing the resort and several equipment manufacturers for wrongful…
Zip Lines Make Grand Entrances
When the University of Oregon mascot, Puddles the Duck, made a dramatic zip-line entrance at the team’s football game in Autzen Stadium on Nov. 24, he became just one on…
Heritage Museums Adventure Park to Reopen in 2024
The Outdoor Ventures adventure park on Cape Cod, The Adventure Park at Heritage Museums & Gardens, is allowed to reopen after being shuttered for five years, thanks to a Barnstable…
Glenwood Caverns Avoids Mass Shooting
Glenwood Caverns, in Garfield County, Colo., escaped disaster Saturday, Oct. 28, after a man outfitted to commit mass murder was instead found dead in a women’s bathroom, the result of…
Petzl Calls for Inspection of Astro and Canyon Guide Harnesses
Due to the risk of unintentional opening of the D-ring attachment point, which could result in a life-threatening situation, Petzl has asked to cease use of the Astro and Canyon…
