Trekking (between 2000m-4000m) Insurance
Essential Travel has designed its Trekking Travel Insurance with the extreme sports fan in mind.
So if you're planning on rock scrambling whilst on your travels this is the policy for you.
Policy Includes
- Up to £1,000 cover for sports equipment in transit
- Trekking (between 2000m-4000m) cover is included in our grade 2 sports insurance policy!
- All our policies are underwritten by White Horse Insurance Ireland Ltd
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Trekking at high altitudes, particularly between 2000 metres and 4000 metres, can be both a physical and spiritual experience - it allows you to be closer to nature, and closer to the sky at the same time. What's more, it gives you an astounding view of the world below. Trekking at high altitudes comes with risks however; therefore it is always wise to bring your travel insurance with you.
Trekking combines hiking and camping in a single trip. Trekking at high altitudes require more safety precautions - as you ascend, the atmospheric pressure decreases, and the thinner the air becomes - oxygen becomes less available. The higher you get, the drier and colder it becomes. You will also notice that the rays from the sun are stronger (because you get nearer to them). These changes may affect your body, your trekking ability, and your health. At a higher altitude, you may feel a shortness of breath and a faster heartbeat. You can develop unusual tiredness, nausea, and headaches - this can also lead to acute mountain sickness. All these factors make you more susceptible to illnesses and injuries.
Some of the high altitude illnesses and conditions include: High Altitude Pulmonary Edema or HAPE, sunburn, hypothermia (low body temperature), and frostbite. Some of these conditions may require hospitalisation.
Trekking between 2000 metres and 4000 metres altitude is considered a Grade 2 risk sport, with a medium chance for injury. It is best to obtain travel insurance before engaging in this activity.
Trekking between 2000 metres and 4000 metres altitude
Trekking at high altitudes, particularly between 2000 metres and 4000 metres, can be both a physical and spiritual experience - it allows you to be closer to nature, and closer to the sky at the same time. What's more, it gives you an astounding view of the world below. Trekking at high altitudes comes with risks however; therefore it is always wise to bring your travel insurance with you.
Trekking combines hiking and camping in a single trip. Trekking at high altitudes require more safety precautions - as you ascend, the atmospheric pressure decreases, and the thinner the air becomes - oxygen becomes less available. The higher you get, the drier and colder it becomes. You will also notice that the rays from the sun are stronger (because you get nearer to them). These changes may affect your body, your trekking ability, and your health. At a higher altitude, you may feel a shortness of breath and a faster heartbeat. You can develop unusual tiredness, nausea, and headaches - this can also lead to acute mountain sickness. All these factors make you more susceptible to illnesses and injuries.
Some of the high altitude illnesses and conditions include: High Altitude Pulmonary Edema or HAPE, sunburn, hypothermia (low body temperature), and frostbite. Some of these conditions may require hospitalisation.
Trekking between 2000 metres and 4000 metres altitude is considered a Grade 2 risk sport, with a medium chance for injury. It is best to obtain travel insurance before engaging in this activity.
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