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ACCT Board of Directors Nominations and Voting
The Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) Board of Directors nomination period has ended, and voting will begin Jan. 26, 2023. Late nominations will be accepted up to 48 hours…
The Firefly Zipline Returns to Melbourne
The Firefly Zipline, a pop-up dual zipline experience, will return to Melbourne, Australia, after a successful sell-out season in 2021. The Firefly Zipline is the state of Victoria’s first and…
Time to Review, Comment on ACCT Draft Standard Is NOW
The Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) has released a draft standard with proposed changes to the ANSI/ACCT Standard 03-2019. The draft, which includes significant changes to the current standard, is now open…
New TreeClimb Kuitpo Forest Park to Open for Summer in Australia
A new park from Australian operator TreeClimb, TreeClimb Kuitpo Forest, is expected to open this December for summer in South Australia. The project cost an estimated AUD$1.3 million (roughly $890,000…
Plans Approved for New Go Ape Treetop Adventure Park in UK
Go Ape received the green light from municipal officials to bring a new adventure park to Blackburn in the United Kingdom borough of Lancashire. The park will feature high ropes,…
Give Me a Hand. Brake.
Updated 12/05/22: This article has been updated to correct the description of why the TIRE committee prepared the June technical advisory; to note that the advisory applies to guide-operated brakes as…
It’s Time to Comment on Proposed Changes to ANSI/ACCT 03-2019 Standards
The Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) has opened the public comment period for the ACCT 03-202X draft standard, which includes a host of proposed changes to the ANSI/ACCT 03-2019…
Massive Indoor Adventure Park Opens in Texas
Bolder Adventure Park, a 66,000-square-foot entertainment and dining center with freefall attractions, a via ferrata, a 75-foot zip line, and high ropes elements, among other offerings, opened this October in…
