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.

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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.

  • The effects of this event have been huge.  Yes, we did it to raise money, but equally to raise awareness.  We've been really delighted to see some other the other effects of the event in the community. [OTE] were wonderful to work with.  Very organized and supportive the whole way!

    Elliot Stockstand Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity

  • As an organization that has never had a fundraiser before, we needed someone that could help guide us through the process. The staff and management of OTE are experts and have given us the tools to facilitate a successful event we'll be involved in for a long term.

    Lee A. Jeter Sr. The Fuller Center for Housing of Northwest Louisiana

  • Throughout the entire process the Over the Edge team was so supportive and encouraging & walked alongside us every step of the way. The event gave us a new platform to raise awareness of child sex-trafficking in our community, and bring together new Corporate Sponsors, Community Partners, Volunteers & Champions.

    Teri Alexander Central Ohio Youth for Christ, Gracehaven

  • The crew were simply amazing. Over The Edge is doing great things and I am proud to have had the opportunity to work with all of you. Thank you for making the past few days such a great experience and bringing such great awareness to Gaudenzia.

    Lisa Songer, Gaudenzia Erie

Meet the Over The Edge

Senior Leadership

Paul Griffith

Founder

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