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SNOWBOARDING TRAVEL INSURANCE
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Our Snowboarding Travel Insurance policy options
Put simply, we offer two different policy options…
Travel Insurance
Our Snowboarding Travel Insurance provides cover for over 500 sports including snowboarding. It is designed to cover your entire trip, with benefits including emergency medical and repatriation, trip cancellation, snowboard equipment cover, and much more.
Travel Insurance Bolt-On
If you have a travel insurance policy with another provider (such as your bank), but it does not include cover for snowboarding, our Activity TopUp policy can fill the gap. The policy is designed to cover you specifically when snowboarding, leaving your general travel insurance policy to pick claims that arise throughout the rest of your trip.
Our claims record
HIGHEST PAID CLAIM
£174,984.64
FOR AN INSURANCE CLAIM**
AVERAGE PAY OUT
£1,295.07
FOR EACH INSURANCE CLAIM**
OUR AVERAGE CLAIMS RATING
4.9/5
ACCORDING TO OUR FEEFO SCORE***
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Why choose our Snowboarding Insurance
30 Years Experience
We have been providing tailored Sports Insurance policies for over 30 years, and today protect more than 75,000+ customers a year.
Professional Claims Handling
We work with leading claims handlers to make sure our customers experience a prompt and professional service when making a claim.
Underwritten by Experts
We’re pleased to offer tailored cover from AXA XL, a leading provider of insurance in the sports and leisure industry.
UK Based Customer Service Team
Our highly experienced Sales team are available to help support you with any questions that you might have.
5-Star Customer Service Rating
Thousands of happy customers have awarded us a 5-star customer service score on the independent feedback platform, Feefo.
500+ Sports Covered
Being a specialist in Sports Insurance, we provide cover for over 500 different sports & activities, far more than other providers.
How is our Snowboarding Insurance different?
Many standard travel insurance plans do not cover the risks associated with snowboarding. Our policy, underwritten by AXA XL, provides cover for snowboarding and a wide range of other Winter Sports.
If you are planning to go snowboarding abroad, our Sports Travel Insurance can offer you the cover you need. Designed to protect you from a range of risks, from lost luggage to the cost of medical care if you sustain an injury or become ill.
For those that are snowboarding in the UK, our Sports Accident Insurance will be better suited. Providing benefits such as Personal Liability cover and optional income protection, should you be injured and unable to work.
Our policy can also include a range of Winter Sports cover such as ski insurance and off-piste insurance to best suit your requirements. Just tell us exactly what you will be doing on your snowboarding holiday and we can provide you with the cover you need.
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What's covered with Snowboarding Insurance?
Riding through powder, dropping into backcountry runs, or testing your skills in the park; snowboarding provides high adrenaline but also has its risks. For the best cover, you’ll need solid travel insurance plus the right winter sports protection.
That’s why our snowboarding policy starts with essential travel cover – medical costs, trip cancellations, delays, baggage and more.
Specialist winter sports cover also comes included with our travel insurance. Choose bronze, silver or gold protection, whether you’re snowboarding on-piste, heading off-piste, or taking on freestyle and competitions.
When you get a quote, just select the activities you’ll be doing so you’re fully covered for the slopes.
Snowboarding travel insurance
Your travel is covered with these core benefits, with gold being the highest level. Whilst unexpected incidents can’t always be avoided, with SportsCover Direct, you can be prepared and protected if they do.
- Emergency Medical Expenses & Repatriation – up to £10 million
- Cancellation & Curtailment – up to £5000
- Personal Accident cover – up to £25,000
- Personal Liability – up to £2 million
- Travel Delay, Abandonment and Missed Departure – up to £5000
- Baggage & personal effects – up to £2500
- Money & Documents (including passport) – up to £500
- 24 Hour medical helpline
Our policies provide three different types of cover: Sports travel insurance, Sports accident, and Activity Top-Up. Please ensure you select the most suitable cover for your activity, when you get a quote and always review your policy documents.
Specialist winter sports cover
Snowboard Equipment Cover
Your equipment, whether it belongs to you or is hired, is covered if it is stolen or damaged during your trip, to the value you select. We will cover the cost of repairs, the value of the lost or damaged item, or the cost of hiring replacement equipment so you can continue your holiday.
Upgrade our gold level equipment cover up to £5600 to ensure higher value items are covered.
For Single Trip policies, equipment is covered from the beginning of your holiday until the day you return home. For Annual policies, equipment is covered only while you are away, not between trips.
Equipment policy restrictions:
- Normal wear and tear is not included, nor is theft if your equipment was not securely locked away.
- Items lost by an airline or other carrier are also excluded.
- You are responsible for the first 10% of each claim, which is calculated before any excess is applied.
Activity Fees
If you are unable to take part in snowboarding due to accident, illness or injury, we will reimburse the unused portion of your pre-paid costs. This includes lift passes, permits, tuition, registration or entry fees, and equipment hire. *This can include lift passes, snowboard lessons, snowboard hire and race fees if applicable.
Search and Rescue
If you require help in the mountains when snowboarding, we can cover the cost of official search and rescue services, including the use of sledges, helicopters and aircraft by civil or police teams.
Lack of Snow
If your resort is forced to close because of lack of snow or a natural disaster, such as an avalanche, you will be covered for additional expenses to move to another resort. If relocation is not possible, you can receive compensation. The maximum you can receive is listed; limits and daily and transport benefits will apply.
*See our Catastrophe benefit, when you get a quote, for further details.
Off-Piste Cover
You are covered for off-piste snowboarding activities as long as you select this activity; follow local resort advice and are accompanied by at least one other person who can raise the alarm if needed. You do not need to be accompanied by a guide.
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What other winter sports are covered?
Our specialist winter sports travel insurance policy will cover multiple winter sports, some may require additional cover, depending on the severity of risk.
- Skiing (on and off-piste)
- Snowboarding (on and off-piste)
- Snowboarding in snow parks
- Snowboarding competitions
- Snowshoeing
- Cross-country skiing
- Ski Touring
- Snowmobiling
- Ski racing
- Ice Skating
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our Snowboarding Travel Insurance provides up to £5,600 worth of equipment cover. This add-on not only protects your own equipment, but also any gear you hire during your trip. It also covers your snowboarding equipment in transit to and from your destination.
Yes, our snowboarding travel insurance can generally be taken out even if you have a medical condition. We can almost always offer cover at no extra cost, but occasionally our underwriters may apply special terms if you subsequently needed to make a claim relating to your condition.
Our policies will cover anyone up to the age of 74 at the time of purchase. An applicant aged 75 or over cannot be covered.
Our snowboarding insurance typically provides coverage for medical expenses, trip cancellation/interruption, lost or damaged equipment, and other snowboarding-specific risks. It can cover both on-mountain and off-mountain incidents during a snowboarding trip.
We can offer insurance for the following types of snowboarding:
- Off piste snowboarding – excluding competitions
- Snowboard acrobatics including competitions and events
- Snowboard cross including competitions
- Snowboard jumping including competitions & events
- Snowboard racing and race training
- Snowboard stunting including competitions & events
- Snowboarding in snow parks with jumps of 1m or more
- Snowboarding competitions
Our standard insurance for snowboarding includes:
- Medical expenses for injuries sustained while snowboarding
- Emergency medical evacuation and repatriation
- Trip cancellation or interruption due to injury, illness, or other covered events
- Lost, stolen, or damaged snowboarding equipment
Some standard travel insurance policies do not provide adequate cover for snowboarding activities. Snowboarding insurance provides more comprehensive protection tailored to the unique risks of the sport. If you already have travel insurance but need Snowboarding cover, you can purchase an Activity TopUp policy to cover you for a short-term activity.
Our insurance for snowboarders into 3 cover levels; bronze, silver and gold. The cost of our snowboarding insurance can vary based on factors like your age, trip length, included activities, and pre-existing conditions.
* 10% online discount applies to our Sports Travel Insurance and Activity TopUp policies only.
** Data relates to all SportsCover Direct Insurance claims from Jan 2010 to Dec 2024 inclusive.
*** Feefo rating relates to all SportsCover Direct Insurance claims review score from Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 inclusive. Feefo score rounded up to 1 decimal place.
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