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International School of Mountaineering

Insurance Information

Please ensure you have valid insurance in place before you travel

Although ISM's safety record is oustanding, mountaineering is a hazardous activity and accidents do occasionally happen.

You must have valid insurance for mountain rescue and medical costs resulting from an accident in the mountains (also On- and Off-Piste skiing for ski tours). This cover is not provided by normal travel insurance. We also strongly advise you to take out cancellation cover in case you are unable to travel for any reason.

UK RESIDENTS may obtain full mountaineering insurance cover from:

Snowcard tel: +44 (0)844 826 2699, web: Snowcard
BMC tel: +44 (0)161 445 6111, web: The BMC

Austrian Alpine Club (AAC) You can obtain automatic cover for rescue and some medical costs (resulting from an accident) by joining the Austrian Alpine Club, Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870. Please be aware though that their insurance covers helicopter rescue & repatriation, but any medical expenses are more limited in term of what's covered and up to what amount. You may want to 'top up' the medical coverage with the AAC, but please check the policy carefully beforehand before committing to anything.

Please be sure that you're happy with the cover you have.

Alpine Clubs By joining any of the major Alpine Clubs (Swiss, French or Austrian) or by obtaining a Reciprocal Rights card from the BMC, you can obtain reductions of up to 50% in hut fees. This is useful if you will be in the Alps before or after your course.

Testimonials For ISM

Thanks for a fantastic week. It was really one of the best things I have ever done. I learned a lot during the week, not only about climbing technique, but also about attitude.

Lachlan MacGregor

Thank you very much for an enjoyable and inspiring week in the Alps, and for your patience and good humour throughout. You have a completely satisfied customer and I hope to join another ISM course sometime in the future.

Michael Firth
Classic AlpinISM (Instructional Course)

Thanks for a great week, in some pretty challenging and extreme conditions. Thanks for keeping us safe, teaching us loads, and being all round fantastic fun. I'd look forward to coming on another trip with you guiding.

Steve

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