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Two Decades of Defying Gravity: Over The Edge’s 20th Anniversary

Welcome to the "Over The Edge" blog, where we're not just about the thrill of urban rappelling but also deeply…

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YOUR EDGE

We offer life-changing rappel experiences for fundraising, team building and custom milestone celebrations.

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6555 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 307-180 Duluth, GA 30097-4934
181 Herring Cove Rd, Suite 203, Halifax, NS, B3P 1K9
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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I explain this to my Board?

Here are some of the typical concerns we hear from Boards, and some information to help guide them:

“It sounds like a liability.”
Every event we run is covered by our own comprehensive insurance, and built as an industrial work site that meets all industry standards for safety. We’ve run over 900 events, and both our insurance company and the rope access regulatory bodies (SPRAT and IRATA) love us. We are happy to share our insurance loss run history with you to prove it.
“No one will want to do this.”
Our average event raises over $100k with an average of only 65 participants. The majority of participants are first-time rappellers: they’re regular people, young and old, and from all walks of life, who are pushing themselves out of their comfort zone for a cause they care deeply about.
“We should just stick with our traditional events.”
NPO’s across the country are having to deal with an emerging trend of declining event participant numbers. Participants are looking for a significant challenge to be a part of as it makes them look better when sharing on their social media feeds, and traditional events just don’t provide that any longer. Over The Edge events do!
“This is just for young people.”
One of our oldest rappellers is 91 years young, and if he can do it, so can you!
“Raising $100k is great, but will the event be profitable?”
Our clients’ average return on investment is over 300%. And we’re so confident that you’ll be profitable, we actually now guarantee it. (Seriously.)

How does my non-profit or charity get paid?

Participants register online to fundraise for your organization. They then reach out to their friends, family, etc to obtain peer-to-peer sponsorship of at least $1000. The dollars raised by these individuals from Over The Edge’s Signature events go directly to your organization.

What is included in an OTE Signature Event?

Online members’ area with a trove of best practices & resources along with OTE University and daily online chat availability.
Business to Business team of Client Experience Managers to assist in event planning, marketing and recruitment.
SPRAT Certified Rope Access Technicians on site
Industrial grade equipment
$10 million dollar event insurance policy

What happens if weather prevents my event from taking place?

Should we deem the weather to be a safety concern or a significant event hindrance for the balance of the day, we will work with you to re-schedule your big day.

Does Over The Edge have liability insurance?

Yes. Over The Edge carries a comprehensive $10 million insurance policy that covers all aspects of the event should any injury or building damage occur. This policy indemnifies all key stakeholders including your non-profit or charity and the building where the event is being held.

Will we have a lot of fun?

Yes! You and your participants are going to have a blast! We have a satisfaction rating of over 95% by our customers, and a repeat rate of 80%.