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AAC members in good standing are automatically enrolled in both a $5,000 Trailhead Rescue membership with Global Rescue, and a $5,000 Domestic Rescue Insurance Policy. The two services combined provide up to $10,000 in Rescue Services to all members. 

Trailhead Rescue service provides the member with $5,000 of coverage for rescue and evacuation by or under the direction of Global Rescue personel to the nearest hospital or clinic because of a serious illness or injury that occurs beyond the start of the trail. A myriad of backcountry activities are covered, including climbing, hiking, skiing, and mountain biking, and there is no elevation limitation. 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.

Domestic Rescue Insurance reimburses up to $5,000 of out-of-pocket rescue costs incurred by members. Should a member require rescue by, for example, local Search and Rescue teams, the AAC will reimburse that member for costs incurred. Please read the detailed description of this service.

It is very important to note that Trailhead Rescue coverage and the Domestic Rescue Insurance benefit expire if a climber allows his or her AAC membership to lapse. If, for instance, your AAC membership expiration date is December 31, 2011, and you don't renew by that time, both benefits expire on that date.

Join The American Alpine Club today to begin your $10,000 Rescue Benefit. See other benefits of AAC membership.