Going away on ski or snowboarding holiday?

All Downhill Without the Right Cover

Skiing is great fun - but it can be hazardous too. If you haven't had a spill on the slopes, you must know someone who has.It's fairly obvious that you are far more likely to have an accident skiing, or indulging in some other hazardous sport, than you are relaxing on a beach reading a book.

As a consequence most basic travel insurance policies exclude these activities. If you have annual travel insurance, for instance, check it carefully - it's likely that your skiing trip is not covered. It means that a slippery slope could end up as a real expense if you do actually have a spill rather than simply a thrill.

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You should make sure you are covered, for example, for mountain rescue costs in case you need to be brought off the mountain.Your insurance should also cover the cost of prepaid expenses such as ski pass and skis and any expenses incurred as a result of delays caused by avalanches. This is all in addition to the standard travel cover you'd expect.