VOL. 10 | NO. 2 |
SPRING/SUMMER 2024
CONTENTS
ON THE COVER
Scenes from Denali Park Zipline, an off-the-grid adventure on the edge of Denali National Park, with eight zip lines (two of which compose the dual zip finish of the tour) connected by six sky bridges and a ladder. Read more about the construction and operation of this unique outfit in the Alaskan wilder- ness in “Northern Exposure.”
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Successful Sending Communication strategies for effective zip line operation and collision risk mitigation. By Bee Lacy 58 46 The Standards You Should Know Experts outline the predominant industry standards—what they are, who writes 50 Ready and ABEE Experientially-oriented ABEE focuses on smart challenge course design and construction without flashy flourishes. By Bob Curley 54 Trees and Bad Weather To keep your property safe, understand how extreme weather events effect trees. By Scott D. Baker them, and why you should care. By Mandy Stewart and Keith Jacobs
The Brain and Fear Identify and manage the brain’s response to fear to help participants overcome it. By Christopher Ortiz 34 How to handle tough questions from the media without resorting to “no comment.” By Skip King 28 Not Safe for Work The 10 OSHA violations that often sneak past aerial activity operators. By Don Stock 38 Northern Exposure The Alaskan wilderness provides picturesque views and a few operational hurdles at Denali Park Ziplines. By Peter Oliver 42 Capturing Customers Key considerations when choosing the right photo or video systems from a slew of evolving options. By Josh Laskin 24 Nothing But the Truth
Cover design: Joerg Dressler
3 Letter from the Editors Prepping for Peak Season 6 Park Briefs Trends from the ACCT conference; a breakdown of braking standards; revisions to ACCT’s standards development process. By The Editors 12 New Products Tech and tools to keep things fresh and smooth operations. By Sarah Borodaeff 16 Analyzing 2023 Incident Trends A data-driven look at incident causes and costs offers operators ideas about how to mitigate risks. By Cameron Annas
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22 Park Spy
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Cameron Annas Scott Baker Bob Curley
Skip King Josh Laskin Peter Oliver Mandy Stewart Don Stock
April Darrow Keith Jacobs
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