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Whitewater rapids, remote treks, high-altitude climbs — adventure travel pushes boundaries by definition. Standard travel insurance won't cover you when things go sideways 50 miles from the nearest hospital. A solid adventure policy covers emergency evacuation, gear loss, and trip interruption so you can focus on the experience, not the "what ifs."
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