
EDUCATE: New Trends in Climbing Accidents—Summer 2023 Edition
American Alpine Club Podcast
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Climber's Safety Net: Understanding Rescue Coverage
This chapter explores the enhanced rescue coverage available for outdoor leaders and advocate members, with a focus on the increased $300,000 limit for rescue scenarios. It underscores the significance of understanding medical benefits, the rescue process, and the importance of being prepared for climbing-related accidents. Anecdotes of real-life experiences highlight both minor injuries and extreme rescue situations, emphasizing the need for climbers to have proper insurance coverage for outdoor activities.
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