OVER THE EDGE FAQs
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
The event is open to all ages. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian, and all participants must be within the 100 to 300 pound required weight range (as per Over The Edge safety standards). If you have any questions about special accommodations for participants with special needs, severe health complications or allergies, and more, please reach out to Erica Guyton at eguyton@helpnewdirections.org
IS THIS SAFE?
We're glad you asked! Over The Edge events are not like your typical rappel - all OTE staff are highly trained industrial rope specialists with IRATA or SPRAT certifications and OTE rappel rigs are set up to meet OSHA industrial at-height worksite standard Over The Edge has an impeccable safety record - over 100,000 people have gone over the edge through events all over the world, with more than 250 events hosted each year.
HOW WILL FUNDS RAISED BE USED?
100% of the proceeds raised from Over The Edge will support New Directions' mission to help people recover from the crises of homelessness, poverty, and addiction by providing basic needs, connection to resources, and community support.
ABOUT NEW DIRECTIONS
New Directions, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization is the largest provider of shelter to those experiencing homelessness in the Grand Strand and operates shelters for men, women, and families with children. In addition to serving approximately 1,000 individuals each year through nights of shelter, New Directions offers nightly community dinner, a shower and laundry facility, and operates a peer support program, Addiction & Recovery Outreach (ARO) serving Horry and Georgetown Counties.
ABOUT OVER THE EDGE
Over the Edge is a special events company that provides signature events for non-profit organizations across Canada and the United States. Over The Edge and their team of Certified Rope Access Technicians have helped raise over $100 Million with non-profit partners, hosted over 1000 rappelling events, and maintained a spotless safety record through their 10 years of operation.
CONTACT / FOR MORE INFORMATION
Erica Guyton, Volunteer & Events Coordinator | eguyton@helpnewdirections.org