Hiking (between 2,000 and 6,000 metres altitude) Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance in Europe and Worldwide for trips where you will be participating in Hiking (between 2,000 and 6,000 metres altitude).

This Travel Insurance policy covers Air Ambulance and Mountain Rescue.

To get a quote by telephone or email, please contact us on 01273 773 017 or chris@jsinsurance.co.uk

Trekking (between 2,000 and 6,000 metres):

Trekking is an activity that combines walking and camping and is a journey made on foot, often to remote areas that can not be accessed any other way. It is often undertaken with an adventure emphasis and may involve walking over mountainous or rough terrain.

Popular Locations:

Trekking is an activity which can be done in many regions across the world, but remains most popular in those areas that offer spectacular views, more challenging climbs or the chance to see wildlife.

Some popular countries to travel to go hiking include:

• Nepal- Weather in Nepal
• India- Weather in India
• Tanzania- Weather in Tanzania
• Greece- Weather in Greece
• China- Weather in China
• North America- Weather in North America
• Turkey- Weather in Turkey
• Malaysia- Weather in Malaysia
• South Africa- Weather in South Africa

Common Injuries:

Trekking at high altitudes, between 2000 and 6000 meters can be an exhilarating experience but it is possible to sustain injury, thus it is important that you are properly covered with travel insurance before going on a trekking holiday.

When going on a trek, there will be a number of adverse conditions to navigate and negotiate. These can include traversing difficult terrain, suffering through adverse weather conditions and even encountering wild animals. For this reason, the injuries trekkers may be subject to can be varied.

When going trekking, dehydration and heat exhaustion are serious concerns. In order to counteract the possible effects of dehydration or exhaustion, it is important to keep yourself hydrated while trekking, with plenty of fluids. As well as this, wear protective clothing, including long sleeves and trousers to cover your skin from the harmful rays of the sun.

However, do not make the mistake of over imbibing water, as this can lead to hyponatremia. This condition can lead to vomiting or even death. The amount of water you consume should therefore be dictated by your thirst.

As well as this, the change in altitude when trekking means that the air becomes thinner and oxygen becomes less available. These changes may have an adverse affect on your health.

High altitude sickness typically occurs at 2,400 metres. This could result in symptoms that resemble those associated with the flu or with a hangover. While it is impossible to determine beforehand who may suffer from high altitude sickness, it does not usually occur until 2,400 metres, so if you are trekking at levels below this height, it is not something you should have to take into consideration.

Trekking at high altitudes is not advisable if you suffer from a heart condition or high blood pressure, as the increased altitude puts added pressure on your heart, causing it to work harder and increase blood pressure. This can be too much of a strain if you already suffer from a heart condition.

Injuries that are common to trekkers include:

• High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (fluid in the lungs)
• Nausea
• Hypothermia
• Exhaustion
• Headaches
• Sun burn
• Frost bite
• Shortness of breath
• Increased heartbeat

Useful Websites: Yaatrika Trekking Guide-KE Adventure Travel-Yoga Trekking-Trekking in China-

This Travel Insurance policy covers Air Ambulance and Mountain Rescue.

To get a quote by telephone or email, please contact us on 01273 773 017 or chris@jsinsurance.co.uk

This Travel Insurance is provided by JS Insurance and the insurance has been arrange through Ancile Insurance Group Ltd who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority - No 471641, with Mapfre Assistance