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Just wondering what people can recommend. I have several trips planned this year in the UK and Europe, both trad/sports climbing, some winter climbing and maybe Via Ferrata. Might go to the Alps too if I have any money left lol. Ideally a policy that can cvoer me and my partner for the whole year would be good, as single trip I expect will make it more expensive. I know the BMC is very expensive but am unsure who else to consider.

In reply to thecruxclimber:

AAC - austrian alpine club (section britanica).

yearly membership costs around £40 and gives pretty decent rescue and repatriation cover but no travel cover (stolen gear etc). It lasts for a callender year so your best getting it now. also gives good discounts on many alpine huts.

except at a select few crags you dont need any insurance for climbin/mountaineering in the UK, but basic BMC/MCofS membership gives you 3rd party liability cover incase someone wants to sue you!

In reply to Webster:

Thank you that is super helpful I shall have a look later!

In reply to thecruxclimber:

Worth getting an EHIC as well (European Health Insurance Card) which is free and entitles you to a certain amount of free healthcare in EU countries which I believe just gets charged back to the NHS.

Apply here: http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/Healthcareabroad/EHIC/Pages/about-the-ehic.asp...