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Mountaineering Travel Insurance
If you are planning a trip abroad and planning to do some Mountaineering (up to 4,500 metres), having a Travel Insurance policy before you leave your home is essential. To contact us by telephone or email, 0800 043 0020 / 01273 092 757 support@jsinsurance.co.uk Summary of Cover…
If you are planning a trip abroad and planning to do some Mountaineering (up to 4,500 metres), having a Travel Insurance policy before you leave your home is essential.
To contact us by telephone or email, 0800 043 0020 / 01273 092 757 support@jsinsurance.co.uk
- Summary of Cover
- Mountaineering Risks
- Popular Types of Mountaineering
- Mountaineering above 4,500 Metres
- Pre-Existing Medical Conditions
- Useful Websites
Summary of Cover (per person)
Section & Cover | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
---|---|---|---|
Emergency Medical and Repatriation* | £5,000,000 | £5,000,000 | £5,000,000 |
Search and Rescue* | £25,000 | £50,000 | £50,000 |
Personal Liability | - | £2,000,000 | £2,000,000 |
Cancellation or Curtailment* | - | £3,000 | £7,500 |
Personal Baggage* | £500 | £2,500 | £3,500 |
Activity Equipment | £1,500 | £1,500 | £1,500 |
Valuables* | £250 | £250 | £500 |
Loss of Passport* | - | £300 | £500 |
Travel Delay | - | £300 | £1,000 |
Trip Abandonment* | - | £3,000 | £7,500 |
Missed Departure / Connection | - | £500 | £500 |
Legal Expenses* | - | £25,000 | £50,000 |
*Excess payables vary depending on the claim benefit.
Please read the Policy Wording for the complete list of Benefits.
Healix Insurance Services Ltd, on behalf of Hamilton Insurance DAC, arranges this Travel Insurance policy for Jade Stanley Ltd. Healix Insurance Ltd is registered in England and Wales under No. 5484190 and authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under No. 437248. Hamilton Insurance DAC is registered in Ireland No. 484148, authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland, and subject to limited regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority in connection with their UK branch. Jade Stanley Ltd is registered in England and Wales under No. 03570857 and authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under No. 306205.
Mountaineering Risks
Mountaineering is not without risks, mainly at high altitudes; natural hazards include rock falls, avalanches, adverse weather conditions, equipment failure and fatigue.
There are three types of Mountaineering depending on whether you ascend rock, snow or ice.
Risks associated with Mountain Climbing are divided into two categories: Objective Hazards and Subjective Hazards.
Objective Hazards exist regardless of the climber's presence, such as bad weather, avalanches and rockfalls.
Subjective Hazards relate more to human failures, such as faulty equipment, ineffective safety procedures and poor planning. Experienced Mountaineers will have planned safe routes and checked their equipment beforehand.
Furrows left by falling rocks and weather conditions conducive to ice movement will be easier for an experienced Mountaineer to spot.
Popular Types of Mountaineering
There are many different types of Mountaineering, each with its unique challenges. Some of the most popular types of Mountaineering include:
- Alpine Mountaineering involves climbing mountains in snowy or ice conditions. Mountaineers typically use ice picks and crampons to help them climb safely.
- Rock Climbing. This type of Mountaineering involves climbing rock faces using ropes, harnesses and other climbing gear.
- Expedition Mountaineering involves climbing high mountains, such as the Mount Everest Expedition. It can be extremely dangerous and requires a high level of experience and planning.
Mountaineering above 4,500 metres
JS Travel Insurance can provide coverage if you plan to go mountaineering above 4,500 metres, and we can also cover if you plan a trip to Everest Summitt. You will need to contact us as this does need to be referred for a quote.
To contact us by telephone or email, 0800 043 0020 / 01273 092 757 support@jsinsurance.co.uk
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions
If you have pre-existing medical conditions and plan to participate in Mountaineering whilst travelling abroad, we can provide you with a policy.
Our provider (Adventures) can offer travel insurance if you have a pre-existing medical condition.