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News about CDI designed and built courses as well as the Blog from Challenge Design And our gear and equipment division - High Country Hardware!

CHALLENGE DESIGN INNOVATIONS CELEBRATES 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY

Challenge Design Innovations (CDI) marks 10 years this month, an exciting milestone for a company started 40 years ago with there first challenge course costing just 45 dollars!
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USA TODAY Names 4 of CDI's Projects the 10 Best in the USA

Four of Challenge Design Innovations projects were announced as winners in USA TODAYS Readers Choice Awards, we are incredibly proud and appreciate our wonderful clients.

CDI ZOOM: Operation in the Era of Covid19

Zoom on the operation in the era of Covid 19.

Gear Manufacturers' Statement Regarding Cleaning/Sanitizing

Various Gear manufactures give personalized opinions and statements on cleaning there gear. They go over different ways to clean the gear and allows the owner to make the final decision how they wish to clean.

Covid-19 Operations Update March 30 2020

The CDI team announces they will remain open in a highly modified way and looking towards the future of there operations.

Press Release: CDI Acquires Rocks Edge Gear

Challenge Design Innovations announces that they have recently acquired Rock Edge Gear.

In The News: Third-Party Inspections

Going over the different third party inspections for challenge courses, zip lines, and aerial adventure parks.

ACCT 2020: Challenge Course Practitioner Certification Exam

Challenge Design Innovations announces Challenge Course Practitioner Certification Exam for Level 1 and Level 2.
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2019 USA Today 10 Best Winners

CDI Built 30% of the USA Today’s Top 10 Aerial Adventure ParksCDI had the privilege of designing and building 30% of th…
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New aerial adventure course will bring Houston's theme park game to new heights

Texas TreeVentures, a new aerial adventure park in The Woodlands, offers 60+ tree-based obstacles for families, groups, and outdoor enthusiasts.
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CDI project at Virginia Tech developed to enhance well-being initiatives

Virginia Tech launches a challenge course to enhance leadership, teamwork, and wellness for students, faculty, and the local community.
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CDI's Jim Wall Wins Industry Top Award

CDI owner and president Jim Wall received ACCT’s Critical Link Award, the organization’s highest honor for long-term service, leadership, and impact in the challenge course and aerial adventure industry.
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Tallahassee Challenge Course Featured for Helping Teams Grow

Florida State University challenge course built by Challenge Design Innovations was featured for helping groups build leadership, trust, and stronger teams.
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Challenge Course goes above and beyond in teaching teams

A Tallahassee challenge course expands its role from team building to developing leadership, trust, and personal growth through experiential programming.

Aerial Adventure Park installed at Mohican Adventures

When tourists start coming in mid-spring, the Mohican area's newest recreation attraction will be Aerial Adventure Park…
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The Gorge Zipline Featured in Video as One of America’s Steepest and Fastest Zipline Tours

A video feature highlights The Gorge Zipline in Saluda, NC, a steep and fast zipline canopy tour built by Challenge Design Innovations.