AAC Rescue Benefit

GLOBAL RESCUE HOTLINE
(617) 459-4200

AAC members in good standing are automatically enrolled in:

  • Up to $7,500 of Global Rescue Trailhead Rescue Services (available worldwide)
  • Up to $5,000 of Domestic Rescue Benefits (available in the U.S. only)
  • Additional Global Rescue benefits can be purchased by AAC members at a 5% discount

Accidents happen. As backcountry users, it is our responsibility to be prepared and also to have a backup plan. AAC membership automatically enrolls you for rescue coverage in case things go wrong climbing, hiking, backcountry skiing, mountain biking, and more—any human-powered, land-based activity beyond the trailhead is covered. Simply joining the AAC helps make this $12,500 lifeline possible for you and your fellow members.

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TRAILHEAD RESCUE
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TRAILHEAD RESCUE
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Trailhead Rescue Service provides the member with $7,500 of international coverage for rescue and evacuation by or under the direction of Global Rescue personnel.

· Step past the trailhead anywhere in the world and you're covered

· Applies to any land-based activity

· No elevation restriction

· Can be used with the Domestic Rescue Benefit

To use the Trailhead Rescue Service, members must call Global Rescue as soon as possible during an emergency.

 

Please read the detailed description of this service

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DOMESTIC RESCUE BENEFIT
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DOMESTIC RESCUE BENEFIT
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Domestic Rescue Benefit reimburses up to $5,000 of out-of-pocket rescue costs incurred by members.

· U.S. Only

· Step past the trailhead and you're covered

· Applies to any land-based activity

· Can be used in addition to the Trailhead Rescue Service

· Cannot be used for medical or ambulatory costs – strictly rescue services

· Reimbursement requests must be filed within 60 days of the rescue call (303)-384-0110 or email: claims@americanalpineclub.org

 

Please read the detailed description of this service

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Banner photo: AAC member Andrew Bradberry

*Trailhead Rescue and Domestic Rescue Benefit are only available to active members. Both benefits expire the date one’s membership lapses, and rescue costs will not be covered.