How do the insurance providers define mountain climbing or mountaineering?
Short Answer
Mountaineering is generally defined as mountain climbing where ropes or guides are normally used. Additionally, some providers consider you to be mountaineering if you are hiking or trekking above a certain amount of meters, for example 7,000 meters or more.
More Detail
Generally, providers define mountaineering as mountain climbing where ropes or guides are normally used. Additionally, some providers will consider you to be mountaineering if you are hiking or trekking above a certain amount of meters.
Mountaineering is generally excluded from coverage, but can be covered with the Hazardous Sports upgrade.
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