Winter Sports Travel Insurance

Winter Sport Safety Tips

While Holidaysafe’s Winter Sports Travel Insurance has you covered, staying safe on the slopes is just as important. Follow these simple tips to reduce the risk of injury and make the most of your time in the snow.

• Learn to fall properly – It may sound unusual, but knowing how to fall can prevent serious injuries. Your instinct may be to fight for balance, but this can put strain on your ankles and legs. Instead, try to relax and fall sideways to minimise impact.
• Use a helmet – This one’s a no-brainer, literally! A helmet is essential protection against head injuries, especially when travelling at high speeds. Even a minor crash can have serious consequences, so always gear up before hitting the slopes.
• Follow the rules – Resort guidelines and slope etiquette exist for a reason—your safety and the safety of those around you. Stick to marked trails, obey signs, and respect other skiers and snowboarders to keep the experience enjoyable for everyone.
• Tell a friend – Before heading out, let a friend or family member know your route and expected return time. If you’re venturing out alone, leave a note or send a message—this simple step can make all the difference in an emergency.

By following these essential winter sports safety tips, you can reduce the risk of injury and focus on enjoying your time on the slopes. Stay safe, stay covered, and have an unforgettable trip! That said, having the extra protection of a winter sports travel insurance policy cannot be overlooked.

What are the Benefits of our Winter Sports Travel Insurance?

Even if you’re the most cautious skier in the world, accidents still happen. There are loads of reasons why it’s good to get yourself insured. Just some of the major benefits include:

• Equipment & ski pass loss – If you misplace any of your skiing equipment or your ski pass, you’ll need to fork out a lot of cash to cover damages. That won’t be the case if you already have our winter sports insurance package in place.
• Equipment hire – If your luggage doesn’t arrive on time (or goes missing in general) your insurance will pay for you to hire new equipment when you arrive at your resort. This will save you a massive headache at a time when you’re likely to already be stressed.
• Off-piste skiing within the resort boundaries – Not everyone will restrict themselves to the slopes of the piste. For those confident enough to tackle conditions away from it, our insurance will also take this into account.
• Medical costs – Arguably the most important reason for cover, your medical costs will be taken care of if you’re insured. With bills reaching the thousands in some countries for hospital care, this is a crucial element of cover.

What sports are covered by winter sports travel insurance?

At Holidaysafe, we pride ourselves on offering cover for a wide range of winter sports.

For more information on winter sports we can cover, click here.

As you’ve probably realised, it pays to take out cover when tackling icy and snowy conditions. Rather than running the risk of paying for medical expenses or lost equipment, rely on winter sports travel insurance from Holidaysafe to take care of the headache for you.

Activity Packs & Extensions

Activity Cover

If you wish to partake in any activities whilst on your trip abroad, you need to ensure you have the right cover.

We cover a number of wintersports activities as standard within our Wintersports range of policies. You can view these by simply clicking our ‘view activity packs’ button below, and find your chosen activity. If your sport or activity does not fall into the list we have, you may be signposted to our sister company who will be able to cover you.

View Activity List

Extensions

We offer a range of extensions on our Single Trip policies, including;

Cruise
Golf
Large Scale Events
COVID-19
Excess Waiver

To add any of these extensions to your policy, simply select them on the options page of the quote process.

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