Insurance coverage

Serious injuries in the backcountry are rare, but they do happen. If group rescue is not possible then the services of a helicopter and specialist rescue crew may be required. This can be extremely expensive. Backcountry insurance is mandatory for all clients of Hakuba Alpine Guides.

It is possible, in fact likely, that your standard ski holiday travel insurance policy will not cover accidents and recovery in the backcountry. Unless you already hold international mountaineering insurance and can provide your membership card, suitable personal insurance must be purchased for the day for 1,500 yen.

To establish the insurance coverage please provide your residential address, date of birth and full name at least 1 day before the tour. Once purchased your cover will last for 4 consecutive days. Clients can not join a tour without appropriate insurance.

Coverage is provided by the Chiyoda Insurance Center, specialists in mountaineering insurance http://www.sangakuhoken.com/

Coverage costs 1,500 yen and lasts for 3 nights and 4 days and includes: 1,000,000 yen for rescue. 1,400 yen per day for hospitalization. 1,548,000 yen for death or disablement.

THe policy is designed to cover your rescue costs. If the hospitalisation coverage is not enough then we suggest you seek another insurance policy, perhaps by joining the UK Chapter of the Austrian Alpine Club (anyone can join to get insurance coverage http://www.aacuk.org.uk/).

Please Note

All clients must be older than 18 years of age or accompanied by a parent. All clients must sign a Liability Release form.