Monoskiing Travel Insurance
Cover for monoskiing and related injuries
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What is monoskiing?
Monoskiing involves descending snowy slopes using a single ski. In standing monoskiing, both feet are fixed side by side to one wide ski. The term is also used for adaptive skiing in a seated monoski, so check that your chosen cover matches the type of monoskiing planned.
Can I get travel insurance for monoskiing?
Yes, policies that cover amateur monoskiing can be available through Direct Travel. Monoskiing is treated as a Winter Sport, so you will need to add the appropriate Winter Sports cover when getting your quote.
Check that the Winter Sports extension appears on your Policy Certificate or policy documents and make sure the selected cover matches where and how you intend to ski.
Monoskiing top tips:
- Add the appropriate Winter Sports extension
- Check that the extension appears on your policy documents
- Make sure the cover matches the type of skiing planned
- Stay on runs suited to your experience and ability
- Follow resort rules, weather warnings and ski patrol guidance
What can travel insurance help with?
If you’re injured while taking part in insured monoskiing, 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 Winter Sports equipment. These benefits are subject to the applicable limits, excesses and exclusions. Check the relevant Policy Wording.
Monoskiing FAQs
Is monoskiing treated as a Winter Sport?
Yes. You will need to add the appropriate Winter Sports extension and check that it appears on your policy documents.
Will ordinary travel insurance cover monoskiing?
No. Ordinary travel insurance without the appropriate Winter Sports extension will not provide the required cover for monoskiing.
Can recreational monoskiing be covered?
Yes, cover can be available for amateur recreational monoskiing when the appropriate Winter Sports extension appears on your policy documents.
Can beginners and monoskiing lessons be covered?
Recreational lessons can be covered. Use an established ski school, follow the instructor’s guidance and remain on terrain suited to your ability.
Does this include adaptive seated monoskiing?
Monoskiing can refer to both standing and adaptive seated versions of the activity. Make sure the policy selected matches the type of monoskiing you plan to do and check your policy documents before taking part.
Can monoskiing equipment be covered?
Owned or hired Winter Sports 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 when the appropriate Winter Sports extension appears 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.
