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Click for General Statement on Incident Response

As an ANSI-accredited standards developer for the challenge course and zip line industry, ACCT International establishes consensus-based standards addressing the design, inspection, operation, and training associated with these activities; provides ongoing education and networking opportunities; and offers credentialing programs for vendors, operations, and inspectors.

It would be inappropriate for ACCT to comment on the specific facts of any incident while investigations are ongoing. We support thorough review by the appropriate authorities and encourage all operators to follow applicable regulations and industry standards.

ACCT International does not investigate individual incidents, and it does not determine compliance for specific facilities outside of its formal accreditation programs. Determinations regarding regulatory compliance or operational responsibility are appropriately made by authorities having jurisdiction and investigative bodies.


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Official Announcement: Director of Credentialing & Operations
Official Announcement: Director of Credentialing & Operations

We are pleased to announce that Korey Hampton has been officially appointed as ACCT’s Director of Credentialing & Operations, effective October 5th. Korey’s leadership during her time as Interim Program Manager has been vital in guiding our operational workflows and credentialing... Continue Reading

Postedby Melissa Webb
Date posted10/15/2026


PCAL Costa Rica 2026 Recap
PCAL Costa Rica 2026 Recap

Programa De Capacitacion Aire Libre (PCAL) is an international training event created by Dr. Luis D. Acevedo, director of Aire Libre Internacional. The purpose of PCAL is to offer a variety of comprehensive training programs for professionals working in the aerial adventure industry in Latin... Continue Reading

Date posted10/14/2026


Consensus Body Meeting 2026-10-22
Consensus Body Meeting 2026-10-22

A meeting of the appointed Consensus Body members will be held virtually on October 22, 2026, at 12 pm Mountain, with the purpose including: membership updates reviewing any received applications review work as part of the current project new business Meeting Date: October 22,... Continue Reading

Date posted09/16/2026


Consensus Body Meeting 2026-09-24 - CANCELLED
Consensus Body Meeting 2026-09-24 - CANCELLED

Meeting Date: September 24, 2026Time: Cancelled Continue Reading

Date posted08/27/2026


Consensus Body Meeting 2026-09-10 - CANCELLED
Consensus Body Meeting 2026-09-10 - CANCELLED

Meeting Date: September 10, 2026Time: Cancelled Continue Reading

Date posted08/13/2026


Consensus Body Meeting 2026-08-27 - CANCELLED
Consensus Body Meeting 2026-08-27 - CANCELLED

Meeting Date: August 27, 2026Cancelled Continue Reading

Date posted07/30/2026


Consensus Body Meeting 2026-08-13 - CANCELLED
Consensus Body Meeting 2026-08-13 - CANCELLED

Meeting Date: August 13, 2026Time: Cancelled Continue Reading

Date posted07/16/2026


Consensus Body Meeting 2026-07-30 - CANCELLED
Consensus Body Meeting 2026-07-30 - CANCELLED

Meeting Date: July 30, 2026Cancelled Continue Reading

Date posted07/2/2026


ISC Product Support Update REFLEX
ISC Product Support Update REFLEX

We've received this update on a notice originally published in April 2026 from ISC Solutions in Metal: To all REFLEX climbers, Thank you for your continued support of the REFLEX and for the feedback many of you have provided since our previous communication. The information shared by users... Continue Reading

Date posted06/19/2026


Consensus Body Meeting 2026-07-16
Consensus Body Meeting 2026-07-16

A meeting of the appointed Consensus Body members will be held virtually on July 16, 2026, at 12 pm Mountain, with the purpose including: membership concerns reviewing any received applications review work as part of the current project new business Meeting Date: July 16, 2026Time:... Continue Reading

Date posted06/18/2026


New High 5 Book Release
New High 5 Book Release

When in Doubt… Give Them Your HeartStories and insights that remind us: the most powerful leadership tool is human connection.Written by Jim Grout, When in Doubt… Give Them Your Heart is a collection of real stories from classrooms, boardrooms, and beyond—each one rooted in the... Continue Reading

Date posted06/15/2026


Consensus Body Meeting 2026-06-18 - CANCELLED
Consensus Body Meeting 2026-06-18 - CANCELLED

Meeting Date: June 18, 2026Cancelled Continue Reading

Date posted05/21/2026