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The Complete Guide to a Successful Everest Base Camp Trek - Insurance

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The Complete Guide to a Successful Everest Base Camp Trek Insurance


Summits for Others


Center for Global Initiatives


Trip Insurance for Mountaineering Mountaineering carries an inherent risk Adventure travel, by definition, means things don’t always go to plan Issues Cancel the trip either before or during an expedition for unforeseen reasons such as injury, family issues, work obligations… (me and Elbrus) Considering the investment, length of expeditions and how much is at stake, it’s better to be prepared for contingencies

Coverage Rescue Evacuation Medical expenses Trip cancellation/interruption.


Recommended Carriers

CTSS recommends their TravelLX policy which includes: Trip Cancellation (up to $100,000) Trip Interruption (up to 150% of trip cost) Emergency Medical Evacuation/Repatriation of remains (up to $1,000,000) Political or Security Evacuation and Natural Disaster Evacuation (up to $50,000) Accident & Sickness Medical Expense (up to $500,000) Search & Rescue (up to $10,000) Cancel for Any Reason & Interruption for Any Reason


Recommended Carriers Global Rescue Global Rescue’s annual memberships which provide worldwide field rescue, medical evacuation, security extraction, travel risk, crisis management and security services. They employ former Navy Seals, Army Rangers and Defense Intelligence Agency Analysts to pluck people from precarious situations.


World Nomads


World Nomads


American Alpine Club


American Alpine Club


American Alpine Club


Summary Things to Keep in Mind My worries – Guide service bankruptcy or family kerfuffle Shop around – WIDE variation in premiums Do it early – Can’t get cancellation coverage if past ~2 weeks of booking Be sure about coverage – Adventure| Activity | Location | Altitude Check your own medical insurance coverage See if a Club or Association has relationships or discounted offers Backstop with credit card coverages – United and AMEX.


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