Six-year-old Dies on Mine Drop Ride
Following the death of a six-year-old girl on the Haunted Mine Drop ride at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park on Sept. 5, the incident remains under investigation. The girl, Wongel Estifanos,…
Author Rick Kahl
New Zip Lines Pop Up Across U.S. and Europe
A few notable additions to the international roster of zip lines and tours.
Zip Line Incidents in Pa. and S.C. Provide Cautionary Tales
Two zip line incidents this spring and summer serve as a reminder that guest safety must remain top of mind on aerial trekking courses and zip lines.
Court Reinstates Zip Line Injury Suit Despite Waiver
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled on June 30 that a plaintiff who was injured in a zip line accident, can sue the ski resort where he was injured.
Tierney to Step Down as ACCT Executive Director in 2022
Shawn Tierney, executive director of the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT), will step down from his position in April 2022.
Alliance Collaborative Updates Covid Reopening Guide
The Alliance Collaborative has updated its Covid operations resource guide to help adventure businesses prepare for the 2021 season.
Hubbell Warns Against Use of Its Deadends, Clamps, and Bands
Hubbell Power Systems has issued a safety advisory, stating that its deadends, suspension
clamps, and pole bands must not be used in ropes/challenge course applications.
Operator Certification Program for Heavy Machinery Offered
The Alliance Collaborative, in cooperation with The Adventure Guild, is sponsoring an equipment operator certification course through its relationship with United Rentals (UR).
Dells Zipline Adventures Adds Superhero-Style Racing Zips
The Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells is adding a head-first dual racing zip line course to its Dells Zipline Adventures.
IAAPA Study Documents Covid-19 Impacts on Attractions Industry
A study released in late February by IAAPA explored the impacts of COVID-19 on the attractions and arcade world.
ACCT Conference 2021 Report
More than 400 persons took part in the first-ever virtual ACCT Conference.
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park Closed by Wildfire
Add wildfires to the list of challenges aerial adventure operators have faced in 2020.
Shepherd of the Hills Repeats as USA Today’s “Best Aerial Park”
Shepherd of the Hills, in Branson, Mo., was voted Best Aerial Adventure Park for the second consecutive year
Walltopia HQ in Bulgaria Hit by Arson
On July 5, at 3 a.m., arsonists attempted to set fire to the headquarters of Walltopia in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Rescue at Monkey C Monkey Do a “Team Effort”
Rescues are never “routine,” and staff must always use good judgment. Two young staff members at Monkey C Monkey Do in Wiscasset, Maine, did just that, successfully rescuing a guest who experienced a medical emergency on Wednesday, July 1.
California Regulatory Proposal Could Harm Aerial Operators
The recently introduced California State Senate Bill 217, Recreational and Organizational Camps, has the potential to impact aerial adventure operations in the state.
ACCT Looks Back, Forward in Mid-Year Report
ACCT has posted updates to its activities this spring and summer and outlined plans for fiscal 2021, which started July 1.