Winter Sports Travel Insurance

If you are heading to the slopes for some winter sports ski and snowboarding action then don’t even consider leaving home without adequate winter sports travel insurance. Every year thousands of people suffer injuries whilst skiing ranging from simple strains to life threatening accidents. The cost of medical expenses arising from an accident whilst skiing or snowboarding are heavily increased for travel insurers due to the accessibility issues in reaching an injured skier or snowboarder on the piste and repatriating them to the nearest resort where suitable medical treatment can be provided.

The winter sports travel insurance section of a holiday insurance policy will normally include cover for:

1. Loss, damage or breakage of skis, snowboards and bindings, sticks and boots owned by you or hired by you.
2. The cost of necessary hire of skis and equipment following the insured loss or breakage of your skis or the misdirection and delay in transit of your equipment.
3. Compensation if you are unable to ski or snowboard in excess of 12 hours due to piste closure of avalanche.