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Insurance

Signalling to a helicopter: note the skier is kneeling in front of a large flat area, back to the wind, with arms raised in a Y

The cost of emergency rescue, medical treatment, and repatriation, if necessary, varies from country to country, and you will need appropriate insurance to ensure that you are adequately covered. The BMC (Tel. 0161 445 4747, www.thebmc.co.uk) and AAC (Tel. 01707 324835, www.hbinsurance.co.uk) both provide travel insurance: make sure it covers ski mountaineering, not simply piste skiing.

What Information Do Rescuers Require?

If possible write down your message before calling for rescue. The information you give needs to be accurate, precise and concise, and writing it down will ensure this. It should include:

 name of person in charge/communicating with rescue base

 your position with grid reference

 your telephone number if phoning from a mobile

 number of people involved

 the name of the person/s injured

 the nature of the accident/injuries

 specific casualty requirements if known