Get insured: If you're going to have a disaster on any holiday, it will most likely happen on Everest.
Get insured: If you're going to have a disaster on any holiday, it will most likely happen on Everest. Insurance can usually be bought through the company organising the expedition for around £450. That will cover you for a whopping £2,500,000 in medical expenses, but keep your fingers crossed (if you have any left, that is) that you won't need it.