Over The Edge-Urban Rappelling
We aim to inspire a world where everyone discovers their capacity for courage, connection, and positive impact!
Go Over The Edge – Experience Urban Adventure Like Never Before
As the world’s leading urban rappelling company since 2004, we create unforgettable experiences that challenge individuals, unite communities, and support meaningful causes. We partner with nonprofit organizations across North America to turn city rooftops into powerful fundraising platforms—raising millions of dollars for worthy causes while empowering participants to do something extraordinary.
For thrill-seekers, team builders, and change-makers, we offer more than just a rappel. It’s a moment that pushes boundaries, strengthens bonds, and leaves a lasting impact.
Safety is our top priority. With a highly trained technical team and industry-leading safety protocols, every participant can step Over The Edge with confidence.
Whether you’re looking to:
- Taking on a personal challenge
- Engage your team in something bold and unforgettable
- Fundraise for a cause you care deeply about
- Do something that makes a statement
We’re here to help you go Over The Edge—and discover what you're truly capable of.
A Message From Our Founder
Why I started Over The Edge.
Over The Edge began as a way to give back to three local non-profits in Nova Scotia, Canada. With a background in adventure sport, I thought it would be fun to invite my friends and the Halifax business community to the roof of the tallest building, charge them $1,000 and get them to climb down it. So, we did, and we raised almost $70,000 for local charities.
I was hooked.
Making the decision to expand into the US in 2008 was when we began even to consider that Over The Edge could make an impact – not only by helping our clients fundraise but helping them expand their donor lists outside of their traditional base through these unique events. We hosted events all over the US; Atlanta, Michigan, Colorado. We were coast-to-coast. Then we did something crazy. We set a goal to help raise $50 million for charities and non-profits by 2018. Honestly, $50 million seemed like a pretty ambitious number. Hitting it by 2018 was even more ambitious. But I knew we could do it, because I knew how much our clients needed us to.
We hit our target by 2016.
The success of our organization has largely been built on the passion and expertise of our staff. Their drive and commitment to our clients are what makes each event we hold a success. And it’s why our customers keep coming back for more.
We’ve held events with some of the largest property owners and managers in the world such as Hyatt, Hilton, Westin, Sheraton, Parmenter, Rosemont Gemini and Marriott.
Today, Over The Edge continues its commitment to help non-profits and charities meet their fundraising goals with our unique adventure experience. We’ve expanded and now also help businesses with their team-building and conference event’s needs.
I’d like to invite you to start your next adventure, and go Over The Edge with us.
You’ll never look back.
Founder, Over The Edge
FUNDRAISING
The core purpose of Over The Edge is to offer urban rappelling experiences for fundraising opportunities for non-profit organizations.
We are proud to have helped raise more than $150 million in the last 5 years.
Meet the Over The Edge
Founder
Paul Griffith
Founder, Over The Edge Global
Paul Griffith is the Founder of Over The Edge Global, a pioneering special events company that delivers thrilling urban rappelling experiences across North America, Europe, and New Zealand. With deep roots in adventure sports and a passion for social impact, Paul has helped nonprofit organizations raise more than $155 million for causes that matter.
A social entrepreneur and visionary leader, Paul and his team created an entirely new fundraising category—turning the idea of adventure-based philanthropy into a global movement. What began as a single local event has grown into an international enterprise that continues to redefine experiential giving.
Under his leadership, Over The Edge has remained true to its values of adventure, pride, and passion, while establishing a sustainable and profitable business that employs more than 50 full-time, part-time, and casual team members around the world. The company’s global operations are headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where Paul resides part of the year.
A lifelong learner, Paul actively pursues both formal and experiential education. He earned his ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors in 2016 and joined the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) in 2017, serving in numerous leadership roles locally and nationally.
Paul is deeply committed to giving back to the communities where he works, lives, and plays. He has served as a National Board Member for Kids Help Phone and was honored to act as National Chair for the inaugural Kids Help Phone Foundation. He also chairs the Griffith Family Foundation and previously served six years on the Make-A-Wish Atlantic Board of Directors.
An enthusiastic advocate for entrepreneurship—especially among students, Paul continues to support the next generation of changemakers as a member of the Peter Thomas GSEA Foundation Board of Directors.
Senior Leadership
Deanna Furlotte
Chief Operating Officer
Michelle Haudrich
Senior Client Experience Manager
Sydni Jardine
Director of Administration
Growth & Strategic Partnerships
Omar Elkalyoubie
Experience Manager
Operations
KAte Cowan
On-Site Event Manager And Client Experience Account MAnager
Scott Cabrera
On-Site Event Manager
Wendy McCormick
On-Site Event Manager and Client Experience Account Manager
Administration
Aynsley McDermott
Alyssa Sveinbjornson
Kayla Westhaver-Covin
Jessica Behan
Olivia Boucher
Technical & Safety
Darien Dopp
Technical & Safety Manager
“No one will want to do this.”