Skiing and snowboarding, unfortunately, are not
cheap sporting pursuits. With ski wear, lift passes and pricey mountain lunches
to consider on top of the rudimentary travel and accommodation costs, it is not
surprising that a week’s holiday is coveted. These seemingly repellent factors
are ineffective deterrents however with people and families alike flocking to
ski resorts in their hundreds of thousands each year to experience the
indescribable sensation of making tracks in fresh powder, the adrenalin rushes,
the beautiful scenery and the camaraderie. You can check out our top 10 ski
resorts here!
On paper, skiing is no more dangerous now than it
ever was but the very nature of the sport – notably its dependence on weather
conditions – means precautions should always be taken. Mountainous areas are
renowned for their unpredictable weather; freezing temperatures, poor
visibility and volumes of snow can create additional risks that are totally out
of our control and therefore it is important to make sure you have a
comprehensive insurance policy before you embark on a skiing holiday. SportsCover
Direct offers policies to suit all kinds of skiing from cross country to ski
racing to competitive jumping to heli-skiing…not to forget the snowboarders! 24
hour medical emergency assistance, cover for off piste, reimbursement for
passes, tuition, equipment, and repatriation are just some of the benefits
offered by our tailored policies. Find out more here: https://www.sportscoverdirect.com/insurance/ski_insurance.html/
Wearing a helmet should also be a no-brainer! While
some people argue they do little to reduce the risk of injury, 70% of skiers
and snowboarders now wear one and it has been made law in Canada. Pisted slopes
can be as hard as concrete and this coupled with the high-speeds frequently
reached, even by beginners, makes wearing a helmet very basic and essential
protection. Those venturing off-piste should also be equipped with a
transceiver, probe and shovel as snow is easily displaced under a skiers
weight, triggering avalanches.
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