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On The Piste Or Off It – Get The Right Travel Insurance Cover

Annual Travel Insurance

The leaves may still be on the trees (just) but the first snow has fallen in the Alps. Yes, the start of the new ski season is just around the corner and after the record early snow last year, we all hope that this season will be another to remember. But will it be for the right reasons?

Each year thousands take to the slopes for the first time but some unfortunately will return with an injury. And it’s not just first timers as the more experienced take on new challenges, on and off piste, the wipe out’s just tend to be more spectacular! That is why it is essential to have the proper ski and snowboard travel insurance to provide the necessary cover on and off the slopes. (more…)



On the Piste or Off it – Make Sure you Get the Right Travel Insurance Cover

Order Travel Insurance

That is why it is essential to have the proper ski and snowboard travel insurance to provide the necessary cover on and off the slopes. So what should people be looking for?

Most travel insurance providers offer good cover for intermediate and beginners. This is the vast bulk of the market. Yes, accidents do happen but they are more likely to be in a controlled fashion, by that we mean on well groomed pistes and with assistance and help on hand. The problem area is when the skier or snowboarder gains in confidence and skill and wants to seek greater challenges and with it more thrills. This generally means tackling ever more severe slopes but also to venture into what is loosely termed off piste. (more…)