2024 USA Today 10Best Awards

Challenge Design Claims Three of Top 10 Spots in USA Today’s 10Best Aerial Adventure Park AwardsChallenge Design proudl…

ACCT 2024 Conference Award Winners

During the 2024 ACCT International Conference Awards Dinner, Community Service Awards were presented to Dick Hammond, L…

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.

Texas Tree Ventures Wins Design Award For CDI Designed Course

Challenge Design Innovations proudly celebrates Texas Tree Ventures in The Woodlands, TX, winner of a Texas Recreation and Park Society design award. This aerial adventure park transformed an underused area of Rob Fleming Park into a can’t-miss outdoor experience that blends nature, community, and adventure.

The Gorge Zipline, Award Winning Project by Challenge Design Innovations

CDI designed and built The Gorge Zipline in Saluda, NC, a steep, fast canopy tour with 11 ziplines, a sky bridge, and 3 rappels, recognized by Newsweek in 2025.

Charleston Adventure Forest Wins Best Climbing Wall in Lowcountry Parent Mom’s Choice Awards

Charleston Adventure Forest won Best Climbing Wall in the Lowcountry Parent Mom’s Choice Awards. Challenge Design Innovations built the award-winning climbing wall.

Zipline Canopy Tours of Blue Ridge Wins Best of Georgia Award

Congratulations to CDI client, Zipline Canopy Tour of Blue Ridge, for winning the Best of Georgia Regional Recreation P…

Best of the Blue Ridge 2026

The Gorge Zipline earned Runner Up for Best Zipline in Blue Ridge Outdoors’ 2026 Best of the Blue Ridge Awards. See what makes a great zipline, plus a thank you to our client and the CDI team who designed and built it.

CDI Built 3 of 18 USA TODAY 10Best Aerial Adventure Park Entries for 2026

CDI Built 3 of 18 USA TODAY 10Best Aerial Adventure Park Entries for 2026When people vote for the best aerial adventure…

USA Today 10 Best Winners

Challenge Design is proud to have designed and built 30% of USA Today’s 10 Best Aerial Adventure Parks, partnering with owners to create award-winning experiences.

Two Challenge Design Clients Named 2026 Top 10 Aerial Adventure Parks by USA TODAY 10Best

Challenge Design clients Flying Rabbit Adventures and Cocoa Beach Aerial Adventures were named top 10 aerial adventure parks by USA TODAY 10Best.

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!