Winter Sports Travel Insurance
If you love hitting the slopes you can do so with confidence. A Free Spirit Policy can cover Winter Sports on payment of an additional premium.
Winter sports holidays blend adventure and scenic beauty, in destinations known for their pristine slopes and alpine charm. Activities like skiing, snowboarding, and glacier walking are exhilarating and rewarding on many levels.
As thrilling as winter sports are, they take place in unpredictable environments that come with unique risks. Ensuring you have the right travel insurance is essential.
Without adequate travel insurance, these expenses could run into many thousands of pounds, leaving you financially burdened.
Why Choose Free Spirit To Cover You?
- Most medical conditions and disabilities covered
- No upper age limit for most destinations on Single Trip and Annual Multi-trip policies
- Choice of several cover options
- Single trips covered up to 115 days (45 days if aged 76 years or over)
- Annual Multi-trip provides cover for any number of trips during the year – travel up to 32 days per trip (Standard and Super cover) and 45 days (Super Duper)
Get a Winter Sports Travel Insurance Quote
With a Free Spirit medical travel insurance policy, you gain the peace of mind to travel knowing that you are fully covered with the confidence to enjoy Winter Sports.
Winter Sports - Be Aware of the Risks
Winter sports carry a higher likelihood of injury compared to many other holiday activities. These are typically sprains and minor muscle strains but there is always the chance of suffering more severe injuries.
Emergency medical treatment in mountainous regions can be costly, particularly if helicopter evacuation is required to transport you to a hospital. Additionally, in remote mountainous areas, the only hospitals available are usually private practices where the potential costs can escalate far higher than state provided facilities.
Without adequate travel insurance, these expenses could run into many thousands of pounds, leaving you financially burdened.
Additionally, winter weather can be unpredictable, leading to issues such as avalanches or resort closures. A good travel insurance policy can cover trip cancellations, interruptions, or missed days on the slopes, ensuring that unexpected disruptions don’t leave you out of pocket.
Even if the weather conditions are favourable, it is common lose or damage equipment. Whether you’re renting gear or bringing your own, accidents can happen, and replacing or repairing specialized equipment can be expensive. Travel insurance with equipment cover ensures you’re protected.
Travel insurance tailored for winter sports holidays provides essential peace of mind, allowing you to focus on enjoying your adventure while being prepared for any unforeseen circumstances. With Free Spirit, adding winter sports cover provides cover for all of the risks mentioned above.
Always review policy details to ensure comprehensive coverage for your winter getaway.
Travel Insurance - Winter Sports Summary of Cover
The table below shows a summary of the cover included on winter sports cover.
Complete coverage details, including full definitions and terms & conditions, are outlined in your policy wording. It is essential to review the full document thoroughly before purchasing a policy and to refer to it as needed throughout the duration of your coverage.
Free Spirit’s travel policy provides three levels of cover—Standard, Super, and Super Duper—so you can select the option that suits your needs.
Ski equipment
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If Winter Sports cover selected, cover for skis, snowboards, ski boots, ski bindings, ski sticks or ice skates.
£250
£500
£750
- Single article, pair or set limit
£200
£350
£500
- Ski equipment (hired) limit
£100
£200
£300
Delayed ski equipment (after 12 hours)
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If Winter Sports cover selected, cover for hire of essential ski equipment if your own is misplaced or stolen on outward journey for more than 12 hours or lost or damaged during your trip.
£100
£200
£300
Loss of ski pass
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If Winter Sports cover selected, cover for proportional refund of your ski pack if you are taken ill or injured during your trip.
£300
£400
£500
Avalanche/weather delay
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If Winter Sports cover selected, cover if your outward or return journey is delayed for more than 12 hours due to avalanche, lack of snow or severe weather conditions.
£200
£400
£500
Piste closure
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If Winter Sports cover selected, cover for each day your resort is closed to take you to an alternative skiing area if all skiing facilities are closed due to lack of snow or an avalanche.
£250
£400
£500
Activities Covered Under Winter Sports Cover
- On piste skiing/snowboarding in recognised areas
- Alpine skiing
- Big foot skiing
- Cat skiing (with a guide)
- Cross country skiing
- Glacier walking
- Husky dog sledging (organised and with an experienced local driver)
- Ice skating
- Kick sledging
- Langlauf
- Mono-skiing
- Nordic skiing
- Passenger sledge
- Ski boarding
- Ski dooing
- Sledging
- Snow mobiling
- Snow parascending
- Snow shoe walking
- Snow tubing
- Snowcat driving
- Speed skating
- Telemarking
- Tobogganing
Get a Winter Sports Travel Insurance Quote
With a Free Spirit medical travel insurance policy, you gain the peace of mind to travel knowing that you are fully covered with the confidence to enjoy Winter Sports.