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Travel insurance for climbing overseas 18-Apr-2016 At 5:07:56 PM Wendy

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On 25/03/2016 Roast_chook wrote:

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>The Austrian Alpine Club (UK) insurer wont cover claims outside the EU...

I just read their latest PDS and I don't see this? Worldwide rescue cover 25000 euro and medical costs 10000 euro still. Just no legal liability cover outside europe, and who gives a diddly about that? I realise they aren't enormous numbers in the scheme of things but as I don't intend on climbing anything overseas this year that I don't climb similar (really very low risk) things to here 4 days a week without needing rescue or emergency medical treatment, I'm not too fussed. Is rescue from RRG or Indian Creek going to be that much if worst came to worst? They have unlimited repat expenses and if you do get stuck in a hospital racking up more than 10000 euro, well I guess you won't be going back to the states ... travel insurance for climbing remains ridiculous because someone has no idea of real risk assessment. You can get coverage for white water rafting easier ffs.

http://aacuk.org.uk/p-alpenverein-worldwide-service-aws-providing-annual-rescue-and-repatriation-insurance