Scramblin' Jim Posted March 8, 2008 Posted March 8, 2008 Can anyone recommend insurance for mountaineering? I'm planning a trip to Peru to climbing in the Cordillera Blanca range. I'm looking for insurance that will cover evac and doesn't exclude mountaineering or have an altitude limit. Also if you have a company to avoid, that would be good to know as well. Thanks in advance. Quote
cfire Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 (edited) There's one available through the American Alpine Club. I just booked a different one for a upcoming trip to the Alps. I thought the AAC one was a little too spendy, but you don't have as many choices for South America. The trend is private rescue companies that you call and they evac you in emergency. Lots of choices and short distances in the Alps...the Cordillera Blanca will take some more research to make sure they can get there in a reasonable amount of time. http://www.americanalpineclub.org/pages/page/97 Edited March 9, 2008 by cfire Quote
JohnGo Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 The Mazamas offer rescue/evac insurance to all members. It's a pretty nice benefit of membership. Rescues above 6000 meters can be covered for a small additional fee. They "self insure", and do not go through an outside company. See www.mazamas.org --> Resources, or here: http://www.mazamas.org/your/adventure/starts-here/C41/ Quote
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