In reply to Andy Manthorpe:
> I suggest you have a look at the Austrian Alpine Club UK.
> Membership - £46.50 pa - includes insurance for climbing, walking, rescue etc, reciprocal hut use, but doesn't cover your possessions (or gear I think). These can be covered on a house contents policy or a standard travel policy.
> I suggest you give them a call to find out what cover they will offer you. 01929 556 870 is their number.
> Andy
AAC are good, but be aware that the medical cost cover is not especially extensive and is only really of any use in Europe when backed up with an EHIC - in countries such as the US it won't go very far at all. Just food for though rather than a criticism! Furthermore, Andy is right - it doesn't cover your possesions like typical travel insurance does.
EDIT: Just actually looked at the policy, and it only covers Europe now anyway! (excluding the islands in the Atlantic, Iceland, Greenland and Spitzbergen as well as the Asian part of Turkey and the Commonwealth of Independent States)
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