State of the Industry Survey Will Gauge Impact of COVID-19
The 5th annual State of the Industry Survey is coming soon and will look at the impacts of COVID-19 on the aerial adventure industry.
Author Sarah Borodaeff
ACCT Takes Proactive Approach to Government Relations
The Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) is endeavoring to take on a more proactive, rather than reactive, approach to government relations.
Industry Celebrates the Life of Karl Rohnke
Karl Rohnke, an instrumental force in the development of adventure education, died on Sept. 20, 2020.
Kanopeo Celebrates 10th Birthday
Kanopeo is celebrating its 10th birthday.
Ropes Park Equipment to Overhaul, Rebrand Bornack Belay System as LockD Clips
Ropes Park Equipment (RPE) has acquired the rights to redesign and rebrand the Bornack Smart Safe Belay System (SSB).
Aerial Adventure Operations See Solid, and Growing, Visitation
Aerial adventure operations are hosting roughly half their usual number of visits, according to an Adventure Park Insider survey.
Petzl Issues Request for Inspection of Low-Stretch, Kernmantle Ropes
Petzl has issued a Request for Inspection for low-stretch, kernmantle ropes.
IAAPA Launches Virtual Conference
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has launched a virtual conference to take place September 2-3, 2020.
USA Today “10Best” Aerial Adventure Parks 2020
USA Today asked a panel of family travel experts to nominate their favorite aerial adventure parks in North America, and opened up voting to the public to select the “10Best.”
ACCT Launches Operation Accreditation Program
After years of development, the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) has launched the Operation Accreditation Program.
Rising Stars
Adventure Park Insider wants to profile up-and-coming young men and women who are making an impact in our industry. These “Rising Stars” have the passion and drive to help the…
Alliance Collaborative Awards 21 Inspection Grants
The Alliance Collaborative has awarded 21 grants for inspection services to COVID-19-impacted, U.S.-based organizations that offer challenge course programming.
Zip Tour Opens at Mount Washington Alpine Resort, B.C.
Mount Washington Alpine Resort’s newest attraction, the Eagle’s Flight Zip Tour, opened on Saturday, June 27.
ACCT Wants You
The Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) is soliciting vendor members for the ACCT Consensus Group, which supports the standards development process.
Vertex Training Releases Reopening Guidance
Vertex Training, a training firm based in the U.K., spearheaded development of a 45-page document,“Covid-19: Re-Opening Advice and Considerations,” to provide working guidance for operators reopening amidst the pandemic.
FrenchCreek Offers Online Fall Protection Courses
FrenchCreek Productions is now offering fall protection training via online seminars. The company has designed two courses to help at-height workers train during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Edelrid Releases Guidance on PPE Limits and Tolerances
Edelrid has released guidance intended to help operators make decisions on the topics of disinfectants and their impacts on the materials commonly used in Edelrid products.
