Challenge Design Innovations, Inc.

Challenge Design Innovations, Inc. Challenge Design Innovations is a premier crafter of ropes/challenge courses, zip lines, aerial adve

Challenge Design Innovations was born out of the idea that quality products and services are built upon quality relationships. Here, you can feel confident that you are working with a leader in the industry, and you will feel at ease because you know we have your best interest at heart. Accredited by the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) as a Professional Vendor Member, Challenge

Design Innovations has undergone a strict peer review process. All design, installation, and services comply with current ACCT standards. Our team of over 25 employees boasts an impressive 200+ years of cumulative experience. All inspectors and trainers meet or exceed ACCT standards for qualified challenge course professionals and each builder has at least 30 hours of OSHA training.

Our latest project in the news.
05/29/2026

Our latest project in the news.

Former ropes course was damaged in 2025 ice storm; new course part of $180,000 renovation at northern Michigan camp

It's that time of year again. All hands on deck for CDI providing training to the staff of nearly all of our clients. W...
05/26/2026

It's that time of year again. All hands on deck for CDI providing training to the staff of nearly all of our clients. While it's hard, we love this time of year knowing that camps will be doing great work with campers all summer long!

05/19/2026

Our guides are having a blast with all this fresh powder ❄️

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05/13/2026

Thinking about going Ziplining with us? Check out our Q&A to answer common questions, and come ready to enjoy your Ziplining adventure!



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05/13/2026

Thinking about going Ziplining with us? Check out our Q&A to answer common questions, and come ready to enjoy your Ziplining adventure!

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One of our projects is making headlines.The Swamp Park in Ocean Isle Beach, NC, was recently featured by WilmingtonBiz a...
05/08/2026

One of our projects is making headlines.

The Swamp Park in Ocean Isle Beach, NC, was recently featured by WilmingtonBiz as one of the local attractions drawing both tourists and locals to Brunswick County.

The article highlights The Swamp Park’s nature-focused experiences, including its aerial adventure park with 53 challenge obstacles, multiple skill levels of rope courses, wobble bridges, and zip line tours through the swamp.

It’s a great example of what can happen when outdoor recreation, thoughtful design, and a strong local vision come together.

For CDI, projects like this are always about more than building elements in the trees.

They’re about helping owners create memorable experiences that fit their land, serve their guests, and become part of the local tourism story.

Congratulations to The Swamp Park team on the well-deserved feature.

Read the article here:

When Rube McMullan purchased land along the Shallotte River in Ocean Isle Beach, he had a clear vision to create a business that would coexist with the natural environment. Incorporating the beauty of the wooded surroundings and swamp waters, McMullan opened The Swamp Park, a nature-oriented eco par...

3 of the 18 nominees. Built by CDI.That feels pretty good.USA TODAY 10Best just opened voting for Best Aerial Adventure ...
05/06/2026

3 of the 18 nominees. Built by CDI.

That feels pretty good.

USA TODAY 10Best just opened voting for Best Aerial Adventure Park, and we’re proud that CDI designed and built 16% of the entries:

■ Cocoa Beach Aerial Adventures
■ Flying Rabbit Adventures
■ Wildwater Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours

Go vote. And if one of these CDI-built parks has been part of your story, give them some love.

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We would love to see a lot of our clients at the ACCT Conference and present! Lets see what ya got!
04/21/2026

We would love to see a lot of our clients at the ACCT Conference and present! Lets see what ya got!

The 2027 ACCT International Conference Call for Presenters is open, and now is a great time to submit.

Last year’s attendee surveys showed strong interest in sessions on topics like Sales & Marketing, Risk Management, Staff Management & Training, Facilitation, Therapeutic/Emotional work, Camp & Higher Education, Tree Care, and Rescue Techniques.

That means your knowledge could be exactly what someone in this industry is hoping to learn.

You don't need to have been in the field forever to present.
Fresh ideas are welcome.

If you’ve been thinking about presenting, DO IT!
Idea submissions are due in 6 weeks.
Deadline: May 31, 2026
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FYI
04/18/2026

FYI

Public Review Period on latest revision of ACCT Standards opens today, April 17, 2026 and ends on June 1, 2026

A draft revision of the ACCT International Standard has been submitted for public review, thanks to the hard work of many volunteer groups and the continued commitment of this community.

This is an important step in the standards development process, and it is a chance for interested and affected parties to help shape the future of our industry.

Your participation is an important part of the ANSI-accredited standards development process. Thoughtful, well-supported comments help ensure that the final standard reflects sound technical judgment, industry-accepted practices, and the collective expertise of directly and materially affected stakeholders.

Comments on the draft can made here: https://www.acctinfo.org/03-202X-Comments

Deadline to comment is: June 1, 2026

12/24/2025

Address

2947 Tynecastle Highway
Banner Elk, NC
28604

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18287376850

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