U.S. Increases Scrutiny of J-1 Students
Adventure Park Insider—Boulder, Colo., June 6, 2025—As part of the Trump administration’s immigration control effort, ICE and the State Department have been scrutinizing J-1 students more closely, and in some…
Author Rick Kahl
How to Handle an ICE Raid
Even before U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ramped up its deportation activity in the past few weeks, aerial adventure parks and experiential programs had grown wary of potential ICE…
The Easiest Way to Talk to ACCT
Adventure Park Insider—Boulder, Colo., May 16, 2025—One of the most accessible ways to keep abreast of industry happenings, and of what’s happening in the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT),…
Orange County Shooting Incident Shows Need for Emergency Procedures
Adventure Park Insider—Yorba Linda, Calif., May 16, 2025—A shooting at an RV park adjacent to the Orange County Ropes Course on Sunday, May 5, serves as a reminder that aerial…
ACCT Closes in on QCP Guidelines for Operations Managers
Adventure Park Insider—Boulder, Colo., May 2, 2025—ACCT has nearly completed its Qualified Course Professional (QCP) draft guidelines for operation managers and practitioners, the latest of its revisions to the QCP…
Novel Indoor Adventure Park Planned for Denver
Adventure Park Insider—Denver, May 1, 2025—A bold and expansive adventure park concept is being planned as part of a larger neighborhood development in Denver, according to an article in the…
Get Ready for the Upcoming Season
Adventure Park Insider—Boulder, Colo., April 16, 2025—Wonder if your aerial adventure or experiential program is really prepared to ramp up for the coming season? There’s a Zoom call to help…
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…
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.
