The short answer
Standard UK travel insurance excludes winter sports. The add-on (£15–£60/trip) covers medical evacuation, equipment hire, piste closure and avalanche delay. Off-piste skiing without a guide and alcohol-related accidents are typically excluded.
Frequently asked
- Do I have to wear a helmet?
- Most policies don't mandate it but will reduce settlements for head injury where a helmet was not worn.
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