Tag: Skiing

So winter is turning to spring, which means for British skiers, the season is coming to an end. For the next several months, you’ll be restricted to indoor skiing, dry slopes or a long hot summer dreaming about your next trip to the Alps, right? Well, not necessarily.   Skiing has long been such a […]

After Team GB equalled their best ever Winter Olympics in Sochi four years ago, the pressure is on for 2018’s representatives to step up once again.   The Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea see a 49-strong team of British athletes look to top the four medals brought home from Russia in 2014. And with the […]

The ski and snowboarding season is well upon us and with so many options available it can be tricky to decide where to hit the snow. Whether you are looking for something for beginners or a black run challenge, a quiant old town or a pumping apres ski resort, each person will have their small […]

Taking to the slopes for a spot of skiing is becoming more and more tempting in recent weeks. The temperatures have dropped and winter is here – so what’s stopping you hopping on that chair-lift and flying down a mountain somewhere?   Obviously, picking your ideal destination will be your first job. However, when you’ve […]

About Us SportsCover Direct is one of the UK’s leading providers of travel insurance to sports enthusiasts. With over 30 years of experience, our policy offering extends to worldwide insurance for skiing.   1) Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia Towering mountains make for the best skiing in North America and the biggest vertical drop. Whistler’s charming […]

Skin abrasions Skin abrasions basically mean cuts and grazes, or damage to the soft protective tissue in the top layers of skin. These are often sustained when falling off a mountain bike and can vary drastically in severity depending on whether a rider is wearing protective gear. More serious cuts can damage nerve tissue or […]

Whether you’re looking to face your fears, get fit, meet new people or just have fun, rock climbing This month, German F1 legend Michael Schumacher, who is no longer in a coma, returned home from hospital to a specially adapted rehab room where he will spend the foreseeable future. He is making “progress” since his […]

During February and March we will witness the 2014 Winter Olympics and Paralympics taking place in Sochi, Russia; a first for such a giant nation. With 98 events taking place across 15 different sport disciplines at the Olympics then a further 70 across six disciplines at the Paralympics, there’ll be plenty to keep us glued […]