Over The Edge - est. 2004

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

We are urban adrenaline with altitude

For thrill-seekers and change-makers who dare to step beyond limits, Over The Edge is the world's leader in urban rappelling. We transform urban landmarks into zones of courage, fun, community, and change.

Whether you're seeking the ultimate team-building experience, an unforgettable personal challenge, celebrating a milestone, or looking for a high-impact event that breaks the mold, we bring the thrill of rappelling to new heights.

Push past your limits. Elevate your perspective.

Book your Over The Edge experience today

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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

Our roots at Over the Edge have been offering urban rappelling for nonprofit organization to raise money for their causes

We have helped raise more than $150 millions and create amazing publicity. While this will always be an offering, our 20th anniversary marks our new goal of expanding rappel offerings to all who seek a new kind of adventure.

  • 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 Over The Edge Team

Senior Leadership

Paul Griffith

Founder

Deanna Furlotte

Chief Operating Officer

Michelle Haudrich

Director of Operations

Sydni Jardine

Director of Administration

SPA

Catherine Coughlan

Director, Growth & Strategic Partnerships

Growth & Strategic Partnerships Team

Lisa Davenport

Growth & Strategic Partnerships Rep

Denis Roberts, Growth & Strategic Partnerships Rep

Nathan Leitner, Growth & Strategic Partnerships Rep

Amanda Rosenblatt, Experience Coordinator

Alyssa Sveinbjornson

Building Development Manager

Shannon Lynn

Marketing

Kayla Westhaver-Covin

Regional Administrator

Omar Elkalyoubie

Experience Manager

Operations

KAte Cowan

On-Site Event Manager

Scott Cabrera

On-Site Event Manager

Ireland Melchior

Operations Administrator

 

Administration

 
Aynsley McDermott

Junior Administrator

Additional Administrative Employees:

Jessica Behan, Bookkeeper

Lindsey Smith, Human Resource Administrator

Olivia Boucher, Junior Admin

 
 

Technical & Safety Team

Darien Dopp

Technical & Safety Manager

CENTRAL

Greg Dougherty
Sara Stocker 
Randy Stocker
Scott Goforth
Marc Tiritilli
Kimberly Ray
Dalton Ray

EAST

Mike Cowan
Jared McGuffy
Aaron Polsky
Anna Pearce
Kevin Kissel
Lisa Brown
Darien Dopp
Max Lipman
Alexis Roccos
Joe Licari
Matt Vickey
Andrew Cooke
Katie Dees
Evan Peck
Sara Tsiropinas 
Shaun Hill
Todd Medeiros 
Brian Little
Tom McGarvey 
AJ Johansson 
David Bright 
Mark Derrico 
Laura Herring

WEST 

Zach Young
Kelly Cosgrove
Joshua Paker
Matt Jachowski
Elaina Arenz

CANADA 

Trevor Fus, Technical & Safety Manager (Altitude Zones)

Amar Randhawa