Canopy Tour and Zip Line Course Inspections and Maintenance Schedules

S.T.E.P.S., Inc. and Bonsai Design offer both program review and technical inspection services.  With more than 17 years of experience leading adventure-based programs and managing challenge programs, our staff are highly qualified to provide construction and technical course inspections and program operation reviews.  Zip line/canopy tour Inspections and reviews are conducted in accordance with the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) and industry best practices. 

Canopy Tour Technical Inspections for Canopy Tours and Zip Line Tours

Our professional canopy tour canopy tour builders will help ensure the integrity of your course and keep you abreast of changes in the challenge course and canopy tour industry and up to date on standards and leading practices.  All of our canopy tour inspections are conducted "hands-on".  Everything on the zip line or canopy tour course and local environment is inspected, including:

nearby surroundings
utility pole integrity
course platforms
pole hardware
course hardware
lanyards and anchors 

included structures
wire ropes/cables
termination points
climbing ropes and lines
zip line harnesses
safety equipment

tree health
element structure
guy lines and anchors
staples
zip line trolley

Small repairs and cable adjustments can often be made on site during the inspection.  Tightening clamps, replacing worn out clamps, backing out bolts, and removing dead branches and other hazards.  

A verbal report on the course will be provided at the time of the inspection.  A written report that reviews the course according to the standards set by the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) for challenge courses will be issued shortly after. 

Maintenance Schedules afor Canopy Tours and Zip Line Tours

Ensuring that canopy tours and zip line tours function properly year round can be a frustrating challenge for tour operators.  Repairs days can lead to tour downtime and lost revenue.  Our builders can work with you to establish maintenance and ammortization schedules to help minimize lost time.

Long-term maintenance contracts provide another option for tour operators to reduce course maintenance costs and ensure priority support in the event critical repairs must occur during prime business seasons. 

Canopy Tour and Zip Line Tour Operation Reviews and Assessments

Canopy tour operation reviews and assessment conducted by an outside party can help to ensure quality operations and guide practices.  Reviews will help to identify areas of excellence and areas for improvements. 

Operations reviews include but are not limited to:

  • Review of practical guide and operations practices
  • Review of written materials for tour operation incluide training materials, policy and procedure documents, equipment and maintenance logs, and guide portfolios
  • Critical review and testing of guide skills including: knots and ropecraft, rescue, and course hardware and equipment

For programs looking to improve operations, S.T.E.P.S. specializes in the design of custom training manuals and operations materials.  On-site coaching and training is also available for business management, tour marketing and sales, and guide training. 

Canopy Tour and Zip Line Review and Assessment for Cruise Lines and Travel Agencies

S.T.E.P.S. and Bonsai Design are prepared to help condcut thorough reviews for cruise lines and travel agencies to ensure prospective tour operators meet current industry standards and best practices. 

Fore more information about Canopy Tour and Zip Line Inspections, Reviews, and Maintenance Schedules

For more information on Canopy Tour Inspections and Zip Line Tour Inspections, Guide Assessments, Tour Operation Reviews, or to schedule, please contact our office at (248) 481-2568.

 
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