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…
Author Rick Kahl
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…
ACCT Fall Virtual ICE Events Open for Applications
ACCT is hosting two virtual Inspector Certification Exam (ICE) events this fall—the prep course and the exam itself—and applications are now open through Oct. 20. The exam offers separate certifications…
Wisconsin Updates Rules for Camp Challenge Courses
The state of Wisconsin’s Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection is implementing new regulations for challenge courses (low and high) and climbing structures installed at recreational and educational camps,…
Recent Zip Line Incidents Highlight Safety Issues
Three zip line incidents in late June serve as a reminder for park operators to take steps that will keep staff vigilant and on procedure for the remainder of the…
Multi-Tower Zip Line Debuts in France
The “world’s longest zip line with intermediate towers” opened June 17 at Chamrousse ski resort in Isère, France. The zip line, 6,245 feet long with a vertical drop of 1,770…
270 Climbing Park Gets Off The Ground (Finally)
The UK’s new 270 Climbing Park has opened the first phase of what will be “one of the most comprehensive climbing gyms in the UK,” it claims, but that hasn’t…
