On July 12, 2021, Experiential Resources, inc. released a statement describing a failure incident with a Head Rush TruBlue Speed Auto Belay device at a camp in the eastern United States. The notice can be found here. On July 15, 2021, HeadRush released a statement about the failure. Owners of... Continue Reading
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS – With the announcement by the ACCT Executive Director that he will be stepping down from his role in April, 2022, and as ACCT transitions to a new phase for the organization, we are assembling a Task Force to review and update the hiring process, documents, and... Continue Reading
A recent article in the Montana Standard discusses the new zip tour near Anaconda, Montana. Check it out here. Nice work JT! Continue Reading
The State of California released guidance for overnight camps allowing operation this summer. The guidance can be found at the California Department of Public Health website. Congratulations California Camps! Continue Reading
Dear ACCT members, I hope this message finds you well and that you’re filled with renewed hope and optimism for a successful and productive year ahead! ’m writing to announce that I will be stepping down as the executive director effective April, 2022 to pursue other interests.... Continue Reading
ACCT StatementHubbell Advisory GuidanceApril 19 2021 On April 8th 2021, The Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) forwarded an advisory to its membership from Hubbell Power Systems (Hubbell) which updated and expanded an earlier statement from Hubbell previously forwarded on April... Continue Reading
On April 1st, 2021, the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) distributed a manufacturer advisory regarding use within the challenge course industry of various types of deadends manufactured by Hubbell Power Systems and their affiliated brands (collectively referred to herein as... Continue Reading
The Utah Amusement Safety Committee will have a meeting on April 14, 2021 from 9am MDT to 12:00pm MDT. The meeting announcement can be found on the Utah Public Notice website. The agenda for the meeting is included in the announcement and has a number of items of significant importance to the... Continue Reading
Original JPG PEGUET - Maillon Rapide SAFETY WARNING Peguet le fabricant des fameux Maillons Rapides tient à votre sécurité Nous ne manquerens pas de le vous informer de l'évolution de cette enquête. Votre sécurité est notre... Continue Reading
ACCT was recently made aware of an undated letter on the Hubbell Power Systems website stating clearly that Hubbell Power Systems Deadends are not to be used in the challenge course industry or any of the other related and associated industries. This letter also addresses Fargo products of similar... Continue Reading
March 23, 2021 the Washington State Governor’s Office issued new requirements for outdoor recreation. The guidelines address guided ATV, paddle sports, horseback riding, and fishing as well as overnight group summer camps during Phase 3 of the pandemic response. The broader guidelines... Continue Reading
On March 10, 2021 the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development posted an Amusement Device Notice about the “Quality Inspector Directory.” The directory has been added to the “Fine an Inspector” page on the Tennessee Amusement Unit website (Find an Inspector... Continue Reading
