Travel insurance - Tips & Advice - Winter sports and activity holidays

For many years, winter sports meant one thing – skiing. And it tended to be only the domain of those who could afford to spend quite a bit of money on their holidays. In the past decade, however, the industry has undergone a transformation – not only has it become more affordable but many people are no longer happy with going down a red run with two skis strapped to their feet.

Indeed, the snowy landscape of winter sports has changed radically, with people wanting to go snowboarding, take skiing off piste or run the moguls. What’s more, you are equally likely to see people cross-country skiing or on snowmobiles, and some might even like to throw themselves down a toboggan or luge run. 

Unfortunately, owing to the nature of these sports, the likelihood of accidents is higher than with most other holidays, which is why it pays to make sure that you have the right winter sports travel insurance. The cost of medical treatment for injuries and the high cost of repatriation, should it be required, make this even more important.

Direct Line offers a winter sports travel insurance option on all of our travel policies, payable at a small premium. Not only does it cover a wide range of medical claims relating to winter sports but it can also reimburse you for lost ski passes and if the piste is closed.

You can get a winter sports travel insurance quote online in minutes and if you buy online, you will receive an automatic discount.