- Travel Insurance
- Travel Insurance Home
- FAQs
- Policy Quickjump
Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
Hiking Travel Insurance
To get a quote by telephone or email, please contact us on 0844 848 1500 or
Travel Insurance in Europe and Worldwide for trips where you will be participating in Hiking.
Hiking:
Hiking is outdoor walking in areas such as mountains, forests and hills.
It can also be called rambling in England, bush-walking in Australia and tramping in New Zealand.
In North America, South America, India and Nepal, it is referred to as trekking.
Popular places for hiking around the world include:
- USA
- Australia
- South America
- UK
- France
- The Alps
- The Rocky Mountains
- The Lake District
Although hiking is generally a low-risk activity, there are still a number of injuries that commonly occur. These include:
- Blisters
- Hypothermia
- Heat stroke
- Sunburn
- Sprains
- Strains
- Broken bones
- Dehydration
- Hypothermia
- Blunt trauma
- Puncture wounds
It is essential that you are wearing appropriate footwear such as hiking boots. These will have a firm grip so will give you ankle support and prevent blisters.
As they have a good grip they will also help to prevent you slipping which could result in sprains and broken bones.
If you are hiking in the heat then there are several precautions you must take.
Wear sunscreen with a high SPF to avoid burning, along with a hat and sunglasses.
Make sure to drink plenty of water as dehydration can cause heatstroke.
It is also a good idea to do some warm ups before you start, especially if you are intending to climb steep or rocky terrain. This will make your hike more comfortable and will decrease the risk of muscle strain.
As many hikes are in very remote areas there is a possibility of personal attack. Make sure you don't bring many valuables with you, but do keep a mobile phone on you in case of emergency.
Always carry a map to avoid losing your way and becoming stranded.
The amount of equipment required to go hiking depends on the length of the hike. It is a good idea to bring food, water and a map or tracking system.
Try to keep your bag lightweight as being weighed down with lots of equipment will make the hike more strenuous and can cause fatigue.
If you suffer from conditions which may be affected by hiking such as asthma or hayfever, make sure you have an adequate supply of medication with you.
Useful Websites: Hiking Wikipedia - Hiking Injuries - Simply Hike.com - Contours - Hiking.org
To get a quote by telephone or email, please contact us on 0844 848 1500 or