[pct-l] Cost of a SAR airlift

[Tortoise]

Puddlejumper, thanks for the link. I just went to the site and here are 3 
of their exclusions:
-  Circumstances which could have reasonably been anticipated at the date 
the trip began
     e.g. forecast of adverse weather conditions
-  Emergency caused by inadequate provision or training or competence 
needed to complete the planned trip
-  Cost incurred due to a pre existing or chronic condition or mental 
disorder of the member including self-harm
    or suicide attempt.
-  Emergency caused by any natural climate disaster

Seems to me these exclusions are broad enough to exclude many hiker 
rescues. So read the terms and make your own decision.

Tortoise

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On 2012.06.21 15:54, Lisa Valenti-Jordan wrote:
> A lot of information is available here:
> http://www.geosalliance.com/sar/SAR-tsandcs.html (the site for the
> insurance behind SPOT).  There are several exclusions, so if you are
> SAR'd because you didn't bring enough provisions or you went up a
> saddle holding a lightning rod during a thunderstorm instead of down,
> you don't get the benefit (read FAQ).   Cursory reading looks like
> they cover costs to "keep you alive" (rough paraphrase) for 72
> hours...and they charge your insurance first if you have it.
>
> Puddlejumper
>
> On Thu, Jun 21, 2012 at 3:42 PM, Ann Marie<dbanmrkr at yahoo.com>  wrote:
>> Re: spot coverage
>>
>> I get that the Spot provides airlift coverage with the paid subscription.
>>
>> What about the coverage for the extra services....are fire trucks and ambulances that come out to the trail head also covered (if any do....)  Sheriff services are fully covered - no separate local or county bill?
>>
>> Those hikers who have actually used the Spot services are stipulating that all rescue services up to admittance to a hospital are covered by SAR insurance?  Is Spot really like a travel insurance policy that all expenses are covered (including hospital....) up to the 15K service contract (or whatever the contract deal is) up to, and maybe beyond, hospital admittance?
>>
>> If so, it sounds like a fantastic deal.
>>
>> Please enlighten us listers......
>>
>> Deb
>>
>>
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