Snowcard is a UK-based insurer that specializes in providing travel insurance for winter and extreme sports. The company was founded in 1991 with the aim of providing coverageOne of the key features of Snowcard's insurance policies is the level of coverage they provide for winter sports activities. The company offers comprehensive coverage for a wide range of activities, including skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, and ice climbing.

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Trekking

Snowcard can cover Trekking upto 4000m in the greater ranges (e.g. Nepal, South America) with their "Adventure Plus" plan and Trekking upto 6000m in the greater ranges (eg, Everest base camp, Inca Trail, Kilimanjaro) with their "Max Adventure" plan.

Climbing

Snowcard can cover Sport climbing (involving permanent fixed anchors) with their "Adventure Plus" plan and Multi pitch rock climbing (where leader placed protection is involved) with their "Max Adventure" plan. They cover Ice climbing with their "Extreme Adventure" plan.

Mountaineering

Snowcard can cover Trekking peaks upto 7000m (as designated in the Himalaya, e.g. Island Peak, Mera Peak etc) with their "Extreme Adventure" plan and Mountaineering upto 7000m (professional guided trips only, please submit itinerary prior to departure for agreement) with their "Extreme Adventure" plan.

Skiing

Snowcard can cover Skiing - on and off piste with or without a guide with their "Adventure Plus" pack. They can additionall cover Ski touring (ascending using skins) - back country skiing or snowboarding, skidoo, snowcat or helicopter skiing with their "Max Adventure" plan. They can also cover a wive variety of other types of snow sports.

Paragliding

Snowcard does not cover Paragliding or any other aerial sports.