Challenge Towers was founded in 1996 as an extension of Blue Ridge Learning Center whose mission is to create unique learning environments to promote critical thinking and conscious action. Today, our family of companies includes High Gravity Adventures and Aerial Adventure Tech, each providing comprehensive insight into our core business of building and supporting aerial adventure facilities. Our team is stacked with industry veterans and experts who actively influence the responsible growth of the aerial adventure industry.
Challenge Towers was among the first Professional Vendor Members (PVM) accredited by the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) and we have a list of industry awards that reflect our passion and commitment to excellence. Our clients represent a wide range of businesses, organizations, and institutions from camps and conference centers, to schools and universities, municipal and military, and private and resort-based aerial park operators.
Milestones in our Journey
1989
It All Started
Blue Ridge Center for Learning beings hosting experiential programs for schools, universities, corporations, and civic groups.
1992
Accredited by ACCT
Blue Ridge Learning expands its footprint offering challenge course installation and staf training, and becomes one of the first ACCT Professional Vendor Members.
1996
Building Better Adventure
Challenge Towers emerges from Blue Ridge Learning, housing the growing design, installation, training, and inspection business.
2011
Forefront of Technology
Aerial Adventure Tech is born, connecting challenge course and aerial park operators with purpose-built industry equipment becoming one of the industry's leading online outfitters.
2013
Decades of Service
Founder Ken Jacquot receives the Critical Link Award, ACCT's highest individual recognition bestowed to those whose contributions have been significant to the organization's development, maintenance, and growth.
2015
Lofty Ambitions
High Gravity Adventures opens in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. A hometown adventure park later expanded to include a zip tour and giant swing.
2021
Committment to Quality
High Gravity Adventures becomes one of the nation's first aerial parks to receive ACCT Operations Accreditation, reflecting our committment to quality and adherence to industry standards.