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Petzl Calls for Inspection of Grillon Products
Petzl has discovered ropes can be mounted incorrectly in the rope adjuster of certain GRILLON products, preventing the products from successfully performing their blocking function, which can result in a…
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…
Challenge Towers to Host Challenge Course Managers Certification
Challenge Towers Aerial Adventures is hosting its final Challenge Course Managers Certification of the year, Dec. 11-15 at the Challenge Towers office in Asheville, N.C. This ACCT-accredited certification is ideal…
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…
Fall Protection is OSHA’s Most Cited Standard—Again
In fiscal year 2023, and for the 13th consecutive year, “Fall protection, general requirements” was the Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s most cited standard, with a total of 7,271 violations—more…
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…
