A proud founding member in our home state

Why we helped start it

Challenge Design Innovations (CDI) is proud to be a founding member of the North Carolina Aerial Adventure Association (NCAAA). We build and support zip lines, ropes courses, challenge courses, and aerial adventure parks, and we call North Carolina home.

What the NCAAA does

Advocacy, communication, education, and cooperation

The NCAAA’s mission is simple, advance the aerial adventure industry in North Carolina through advocacy, communication, education, and cooperation. It brings together builders, operators, and partners across ropes courses, zip lines, canopy tours, and more.

So what does that look like in real life? The NCAAA builds community with member events, it takes legislative action (including working with a lobbyist to stay on top of state activity), and it supports members with resources and connections.

How the NCAAA supports safer, stronger parks

Education and support that sticks

Running an aerial adventure site means you manage real risk. The NCAAA helps members share what works, learn from each other, and speak with one voice when public policy affects the industry.

The NCAAA also works to support the future of the industry by raising awareness of aerial adventure careers and helping recruit a diverse pool of people into the field.

How this helps your next zip line or aerial adventure park

Choose vendors and parks with confidence

If you’re planning a new build, or you need service on an existing course, you want a team that stays plugged in. CDI is listed as an NCAAA vendor member, and we bring decades of hands-on design and build experience.

And if you’re a guest booking an adventure, NCAAA membership signals a focus on quality and a shared commitment to doing things the right way.

Conclusion

The big takeaway

The NCAAA helps North Carolina’s aerial adventure world stay connected, informed, and heard. CDI is proud to be part of that story from the start, because strong parks and strong standards do not happen by accident. They happen when good people work together.

FAQs

Quick answers

1. What is the NCAAA?
   It is a North Carolina trade group for aerial adventure operators and related vendors that supports the industry through advocacy, education, and member support.

2. What kinds of businesses join the NCAAA?
   Builders, commercial operators, nonprofits, government operators, and other partners in zip lines, ropes courses, challenge courses, and canopy tours.

3. How does the NCAAA help with laws and regulations?
   It tracks legislative activity and works to make sure the industry has a clear voice with policymakers.

4. Where is CDI based, and what does CDI do?
   CDI is based in Banner Elk, North Carolina, and designs, builds, maintains, and inspects aerial adventure projects nationwide.

5. How can I find an NCAAA vendor or adventure park?
   The NCAAA site includes sections to find vendors and find experiences across North Carolina.