Mountaineering Travel Insurance
- 24/7 Emergency medical cover
- Search and rescue
- Repatriation
- Personal liability
Mountaineering Insurance
Snowcard has been insuring mountaineers and climbers since 1990 and are the leading mountain sports insurer in use by non BMC members (who have their own membership insurance). For non BMC members and BMC members alike, Snowcard is the principal choice for mountaineering insurance, trekking insurance and climbing insurance for UK travellers.
Insurance for mountaineering is not properly understood by most insurers who treat it like standard travel insurance. Particularly when it comes to the complexities of dealing with emergency services and rescue, most general insurers do not have the experience or 24/7 capacity to deal with the complexities of mountain sports adventure travel. At Snowcard we understand your needs. Serach and rescue is automatically covered on all policies and Snowcard also provide you with the ability to tailor your own climbing insurance policy allowing you to customise and choose your own cover limits for;
- Baggage
- Sports Equipment
- Techno Pack – Cameras and electronic equipment
- Cancellation cover
- Policy excess
Why take out Rock Climbing, Trekking and Mountaineering Insurance with Snowcard?
All mountaineering and rock climbing activities have higher associated risks of injury but not all insurers understand the diversity of mounatin sports, different techniques, equipment and locations involved. That is why we have developed what we believe to be one of the best mountaineering travel insurance covers based on over 35 years of underwriting experience in the front line of supporting climbers and mountaineers. Snowcard policies are of the highest quality underwritten by experienced travel insurers. Your peace of mind is our ultimate aim and Snowcard have stood the test of time in proving time and time again we are up to the job!
We know that you may never need us, however, if you do it’s good to know that we’re on hand should something go wrong with access to our 24/7 emergency assistance helpline regardless of where you are in the world.
Specialist Cover That Reflects How You Travel
From off-piste skiing to high-altitude trekking, our policies are designed for active travel — not generic holidays.
£10m Emergency medical expenses
Search and rescue included as standard
Personal liability protection
Flexible cover levels tailored to your trip
Frequently Asked Questions
Here at Snowcard we have specialist mountain sports travel insurance suitable for recreational mountaineers on adventure holidays.
We offer specialist cover for the following activities:
- Alpine mountaineering in Europe
- Big wall climbing (multi pitch/multi day ascents)
- Bouldering
- Fell running
- Glacial crossing/trekking
- Hill walking
- Ice climbing
- Mountaineering up to 7000m in the greater ranges
- Mountain marathons
- Multi pitch rock climbing
- Single pitch and bolted sport climbing
- Trad climbing (Traditional multi pitch climbing)
- Trekking up to 6000m in the greater ranges (eg, Everest base camp, Inca Trail, Kilimanjaro)
- Trekking peaks up to 7000m (as designated in the Himalaya, e.g. Island Peak, Mera Peak etc)
- Via ferrata
Mountaineering activities have significantly more complicated associated risks and standard travel insurers will not have policies that cover the extensive needs of mountain sports travellers, who will be exposed to situations requiring experienced claims handlers.
Here at Snowcard we have developed what we believe to be the best mountaineering travel insurance cover, based on over 30 years of underwriting experience in mountain sports insurance.
Snowcard policies are of the highest quality, with the best underwriting security with experienced market leaders in the field who have supported Snowcard clients for many years and understand their need for reliability and trust in mountain sports insurance.
Cover for a Wide Range of Activities
Explore all activities
Winter & Snow
- Skiing on and off-piste
- Snowboarding
- Ski touring & heli-skiing
- Winter mountaineering
Mountain & Trekking
- Trekking
- Rock climbing
- Mountaineering
- Via ferrata & bouldering
Cycling & Biking
- Cycle touring worldwide
- Mountain biking
- Trail & downhill
- Enduro & dirt
Water Activities
- Scuba diving
- Surfing & sailing
- Windsurfing
- Kayaking & white water
Multi-Activity
- Backpacking & safaris
- Golf & tennis
- Horse riding
- General sports holidays
Why Snowcard is the best travel insurance
Experience You Can Rely On
With over 35 years of specialist experience, Snowcard has built a reputation among serious travellers across skiing, climbing, cycling and adventure travel with over 50,000 regular clients.
- Trusted by generations of UK adventurers
- Specialist policies for real-world conditions
- Independent and founder run
This isn't standard insurance adapted for adventure.
It's built specifically for it.
Still independently run. Still focused on adventure. Snowcard remains a founder-led business, with decades of experience guiding everything we do.
Confidence to Go Further
The most rewarding experiences often lie just beyond your comfort zone. With the right preparation, uncertainty becomes opportunity.
Snowcard gives you the confidence to:
- Adapt your plans
- Take on more ambitious challenges
- Focus on the experience and not the risk
Underwritten by A+ rated insurers and supported by the International Medical Group, Snowcard provides 24/7 emergency assistance worldwide.
Ready for your next adventure?
35 years of specialist experience. 50,000 adventurers covered. One quote builder.