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.

Award-Winning Adventure Parks, Zip Lines & Challenge Courses

Explore award-winning aerial adventure parks, zip lines, and climbing walls designed and built by Challenge Design Innovations. See national and regional honors.

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…

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.

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.

CDI’s Matt Marcus Named ACCT International Volunteer of the Year

CDI’s Matt Marcus received the 2026 ACCT International Volunteer of the Year Award at the association’s February conference in Oklahoma City.