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Off Piste Skiing / Snowboarding Travel Insurance
Off Piste Skiing / Snowboarding is done in the back country in unmarked or even unpatrolled areas. This is done within the Resort Boundaries. You should check the Resort website and maps to see the markings for the Resort. There are no groomed trails, which obviously adds an aspect of adventure to the descent. This also makes it much more dangerous, for there may be…
Off Piste Skiing / Snowboarding is done in the back country in unmarked or even unpatrolled areas. This is done within the Resort Boundaries. You should check the Resort website and maps to see the markings for the Resort. There are no groomed trails, which obviously adds an aspect of adventure to the descent. This also makes it much more dangerous, for there may be hidden rocks, patches of trees and other obstacles that should be avoided. On the other hand, the thrill of being alone in a snow covered landscape is highly rewarding and is why this particular type of Skiing / Snowboarding is so attractive to adventure minded people.
Off Piste Skiing / Snowboarding is defined for Travel Insurance purposes as when you are Skiing in an area designated safe by the Resort Management and within the Resort Boundaries.
JS Travel Insurance can now provide cover for your Gadgets, such as Mobile Phones, Tablets and Computer Game Consoles. You will be able to select this cover on the quote page of our website.
If you require Off Piste Skiing / Snowboarding outside Resort Boundaries (without a Guide), you can get a quote through our ADVENTURES website. Please select Skiing Off Piste (Not Guided And Not Against Local Advice).
To get a quote by telephone or email, contact us on 0800 047 5065 (FREEPHONE) or 01273 773 017 info@jsinsurance.co.uk
We provide cover for Residents of the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and British Forces Posted Overseas.
Summary of Cover
| Section & Cover | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancellation or Curtailment | £1,000 | £3,000 | £7,500 |
| Medical and Repatriation | £10,000,000 | £10,000,000 | £10,000,000 |
| Personal Baggage | £1,000 | £1,500 | £2,500 |
| Personal Money | £150 | £500 | £750 |
| Delayed Departure | £100 | £1,000 | £1,000 |
| Missed Departure | £250 | £500 | £1,000 |
| Legal Expenses | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
| Scheduled Airline Failure | £1,500 | £1,500 | £1,500 |
Risks & Dangers
As Off Piste Skiing / Snowboarding is done on ground that is untouched and not regulated or patrolled, it comes with inherent risks and dangers. Some of these include:
- Avalanches
- Unexpected weather
- Rock falls
- Tree wells
- Cliffs
Common Injuries
Hazards can result in a number of traumas to the Skier or Snowboarder. It is not uncommon for serious injury to occur as a result of a fall. Common injuries occurring as a result of the sport can include:
- Exhaustion
- Hypothermia
- Dehydration
- Breaks
- Fractures
- Concussions
- Suffocation
- Death
Important Information
You must ensure that appropriate safety equipment (such as protective headwear, etc.) is worn at all times and you do not participate in Off Piste Skiing / Snowboarding for more than 90 days in any one Period of Insurance.
Please Note: This Sport does not provide Accidental Death & Disability Benefit or Personal Liability cover.
This Travel Insurance is underwritten by Travel Insurance Facilities and Insured by Union Reiseversicherung AG, UK. Travel Insurance Facilities are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Union Reiseversicherung AG are authorised by BaFin and subject to limited regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority.
