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Trip Insurance

Let’s face it, mountaineering carries an inherent risk and the nature of adventure travel means things don’t always go to plan, which is why we require all of our clients to carry adequate and appropriate insurance.

Too many times we have had clients who need to cancel their trip either before or during an expedition for unforeseen reasons such as injury, family issues, work obligations and so on. Considering the length of expeditions and how much is at stake, it’s better to be prepared for contingencies.

You are welcome to choose your own provider but seek a policy that covers trip delay and cancellation, rescue, evacuation and covers medical.

Ensure it doesn’t have restrictions on the altitude you will be climbing to, or exclusions on the activities you are undertaking, or the places you are visiting. (Many insurers exclude destinations with travel warnings) We also suggest you also take out ‘Cancel for any reason’ upgrades.

Most insurers ask you to take out a policy as soon as you have paid your deposit (some are within 7 days, some are within 20 days) for your cancellation/interruption clauses to take effect.

Recommended Options

There are several excellent providers on the market that can offer competitive policies but our clients have had the best success with:

“Global Rescue employs former Navy Seals, Army Rangers and Defense Intelligence Agency Analysts to pluck people from precarious situations” New York Times

Global Rescue is the world’s leading membership organization providing medical, evacuation, travel risk and crisis management and security services. They work in conjunction with their partners IMG (International Medical Group) to provide premier travel insurance designed for adventurers.

Critical Benefits of Global Rescue Membership Include:

  • Medical Evacuation
  • Security Extraction
  • Worldwide Field Rescue
  • Medical Evacuation to Home Hospital
  • 24/7/365 Advisory Services

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Grading

Below the different grades shown in the chart are explained in more detail.

For Expeditions

  1. Easy (E): Climb requires one-day climbs, or a multiday climbs with non-technical elements.
  2. Moderate (M): Either a serious one-day climbs, or a multiday climbs with some technical elements. Requires an average level of physical fitness.
  3. Difficult (D): Multiday climbs with some moderately technical elements. Requires an above average fitness level and high level of stamina.
  4. Hard Difficult (HD): Multiday, Highly technical climb. Requires high level of physical fitness and stamina.
  5. Very Difficult (VD): Multiday, Extremely technical climb. Requires very high level of Physical fitness and stamina.

For Trekking

  1. Light: Light walking and generally level hiking that is good for most fitness levels. During these trips, hill-walking experience is desirable.
  2. Moderate: Trek has various types of moderate to difficult terrain, including rough trails and normally 3 to 5 hours a day. Requires an average to above average fitness level.
  3. Moderate+: High altitude treks above 3000 meters or in fairly difficult terrain- normally 4 to 6 hours a day. Requires an above average fitness level and high level of stamina.
  4. Extreme: These high altitude treks or passes are known to be the most strenuous and has difficult terrain and conditions. These treks may require a degree of mountaineering skills and you capability of carrying on normally at an altitude of 4000-5600 meters. Daily walking is 5-8 hours approx.