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Glacier Walking Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance in Europe and Worldwide for Single Trips and Annual Multi Trips where you will be participating in Glacier Walking.

To get a quote by telephone or email, please contact us on 0844 848 1500 or chris@jsinsurance.co.uk

Glacier Walking:

Glacier walking involves hiking up a glacier.

Popular Areas:

If you are travelling to an area such as New Zealand, where glacier walking is a viable sport, glacier walking can be an exciting and unique experience, which you may not get many chances to do.

The difficulty of the sport can change constantly, due to the ever varying nature of the glacier.

The levels of exertion, length of the trip and risk of injury that can be incurred will all depend on the individual trip and experience, due to the changeable surface of the glacier.

If you are wishing to partake in glacier walking whilst on holiday, it is vital that you purchase travel insurance before leaving the country.

Glacier walking can be done in various areas.

Some of the more popular areas for the sport include:

Common injuries:

You should never attempt glacier walking without an authorised guide with you.

Some of the common injuries that can be sustained as a result of glacier walking include:

  • Blisters
  • Broken bones
  • Fractures
  • Sprains
  • Strains
  • Blisters
  • Dehydration
  • Sunburn
  • Hypothermia

Before embarking on a glacier walking trip, make sure you are fully equipped with the correct apparatus and clothing, including the correct shoes or boots.

Always listen to your guide and follow any instructions you are given to ensure you have a safe and exciting experience.

Useful Websites: Glacier Guides - Glacier Walking Holidays - Glacier Walking - Glacier Walking and Climbing

To get a quote by telephone or email, please contact us on 0844 848 1500 or chris@jsinsurance.co.uk

This Insurance has been arrange through PJ Hayman & Company Limited who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority - No 471641, with White Horse Insurance Ireland Ltd.