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What is glacier skiing?
Glacier skiing involves skiing on snow-covered glacial terrain. Some resorts use glaciers to provide skiing outside the usual winter season, but the conditions can include high altitude, changing weather, ice and crevasses.
Can I get travel insurance for glacier skiing?
Yes, policies that cover amateur glacier skiing can be available through Direct Travel. Glacier skiing is treated as a Winter Sport, so you must select the activity and add the appropriate Winter Sports cover when getting your quote.
Check that glacier skiing and the Winter Sports extension appear on your Policy Certificate or policy documents. Cover can depend on whether you remain on recognised pistes, so make sure the policy matches the terrain you plan to ski.
Things to remember:
- Add the appropriate Winter Sports extension
- Check that the extension appears on your policy documents
- Make sure your cover matches any on-piste or off-piste skiing planned
- Follow resort guidance and check the weather, piste, and avalanche reports
What can travel insurance help with?
If you’re injured while taking part in insured glacier skiing, emergency medical expenses and repatriation can be covered, subject to the terms and limits of your policy.
Depending on the policy and Winter Sports cover selected, cover may also be available for cancellation, curtailment, piste closure and owned or hired ski equipment. These benefits are subject to the applicable limits, excesses and exclusions. Check the relevant Policy Wording.
Glacier Skiing FAQs
Is glacier skiing treated as a Winter Sport?
Yes. You must add the appropriate Winter Sports extension. Both should appear on your policy documents.
Will ordinary travel insurance cover glacier skiing?
No. Ordinary travel insurance without the appropriate Winter Sports extension will not provide the required activity cover for glacier skiing.
Can summer glacier skiing be covered?
Cover can be available outside the traditional winter season when the glacier resort is officially open for skiing and the activity and Winter Sports extension appear on your policy documents.
Can my skis be covered?
Owned or hired ski equipment can be covered under some policies when the appropriate Winter Sports extension is selected. Cover is subject to policy limits, excesses, and exclusions.
Can medical expenses be covered if I am injured?
Emergency medical expenses can be covered if glacier skiing and the appropriate Winter Sports extension appear on your policy documents and the claim meets the policy’s terms and conditions.
Can I get cover if I have a medical condition?
Pre-existing medical conditions are considered separately from activity cover. Declare them when getting your quote, as cover is subject to medical screening and acceptance.
Cover is subject to the terms, conditions, limits and exclusions of your policy. Read about the available Winter Sports cover, check the applicable Policy Wording and review your policy documents before taking part.
