Recommended insurance for rescue services in the mountains
The recent statement from the spanish government that they intend to charge for rescue services, if it is found that the rescued were "negligent" (whatever that means?), brings into question the increased need for insurance cover. See https://www.spanishhighs.com/articles/post/paying-rescue-sierra-nevada-negligence/ for further details.
Rescue in the Sierra Nevada in cases of negligence
Rescued trekkers and climbers are to be charged the cost of recovery if they are found to have acted in what is deemed to be an unreasonable or negligent way, say the spanish government. This is to be implemented from the beginning of October 2009.