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Snowboarding Travel Insurance

If you are planning a trip abroad and will be Snowboarding, you will need a Travel Insurance policy in place before your trip. Snowboarding has its roots in Surfing, Skiing and Skateboarding and was invented in the United States in the 1960s. It has grown into one of the absolute most popular Winter Sports and is practised in Winter Sports Resorts all over the world.…

Summary of Cover

Section & Cover	Silver	Gold	Platinum
Cancellation or Curtailment	£1,500	£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
Ski Equipment	£500	£500	£500
Hire of Ski Equipment	£250	£250	£250
Ski Pack	£400	£400	£400
Piste Closure	£500	£500	£500
Avalanche Closure	£500	£500	£500
Standard Excess*	£100	£50	£35

*The excess payable does vary depending on the claim benefit.

Please read the full Terms and Conditions of this policy offered by JS Travel Insurance.

This policy for Snowboarding 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.

Snowboarding Insurance Cover

Medical Expenses: If you are injured whilst snowboarding, the medical expenses will be covered by as well as repatriation back to your home.

Mountain Rescue: If you need to be taken to a hospital or clinic after an accident whilst snowboarding, we cover this as well as an air ambulance if required.

Off Piste Snowboarding: We will cover you automatically for off piste snowboarding within the resort boundaries.

Snowboarding Equipment and Hire: If your snowboarding equipment is lost, stolen or damaged, we will cover the cost for replacement equipment or hire.

Ski Pass: If your ski pass is stolen or lost, you will be able to claim for a new ski pass so you can continue snowboarding on your trip.

Main Exclusions

Extreme Snowboarding: Some types of snowbaording may be excluded or some pistes and routes might not be covered by the policy you have purchased. It is best to check with the resort about limitations and restrictions.

Competition Snowboarding: If you are planning to take part in any snowboarding competitions, you will need to contact us for a quote.

Snowboarding and Alcohol: If you are snowboarding and you have had a few drinks, you might find that any claims would not be valid.

Injury without Correct Protection: If you have an accident and injure yourself, a claim might not be valid if you have not wearing the correct clothing or equipment such as a Helmet and Goggles.

Travel Tips

Snowboarding is a fun activity and you should make the most of the days and have a great trip. There are some travel tips that might be useful to keep in mind:

Make sure you have all the correct equipment with you.
Check the weather forecast before you travel and when you are on your trip.
Make sure you follow basic etiquette on the slopes so that you do not injure anyone else.

Pre Existing Medical Conditions

If you have pre existing medical conditions and you plan to do some Snowboarding whilst travelling abroad, we are able to provide you with a policy.

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Please check the Terms and Conditions for any Restrictions or Exclusions.

European and Worldwide Residents

World Nomads offers Travel Insurance if you are a Resident of a European or Worldwide country and you are planning to take part in Snowboarding whilst on your trip.

If you have already left your home country, this policy can be purchased and will cover you for Snowboarding.

You can also add High Value Items, such as Sports Gear, Technical Equipment and Cameras, and Personal Items.