Snowboarding Insurance

John Wallis · Post by **John Wallis** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 11:00 pm

Do any of you guys use/know of a good insurance company. One of my girls is off skiing with her friend and organising it all herself for the first time. I've always used Snowcard which are good and reliable but their prices seemed to have jumped up somewhat. The British Mountaineering Club is another good one but again not the cheapest. She's googled a few and can get cover for £25.00 but how good is the cover? Any recommendations much appreciated.

Cheers

JW

John Watson · Post by **John Watson** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 11:59 pm

The one you took out last year John ---- Sportscover direct, have a look at that.

dave-mclaughlin · Post by **dave-mclaughlin** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 12:13 am

Have a look at http://www.direct-travel.co.uk/

Used them a couple of times for walking trips in Madeira and the Italian Dolomites as they specifically mention cover for high level walking. Medical expenses, including search & rescue, hospital bills etc of £10 million, which should be more than enough.

Quotation for skiing here http://www.direct-travel.co.uk/ski-insurance.aspx

Never needed to make a claim, so I can't comment on what they're like should something go wrong.

Also, they don't do paragliding, unless you give them extra money, and strap yourself to a qualified tandem pilot!!

Chris L · Post by **Chris L** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 10:06 am

John...........We use Dogtag for anual insurance inc. paragliding, snowboarding, climbing, mountaineerring etc. . They seem v.competitive and give a good level of cover.

brian day · Post by **brian day** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 6:57 pm

I use the holiday insurance that I get through the credit card, 'Goldfish', gives repatriation, off piste and full mountain recovery. You have to specify that you need those bits in writing though.

Misk · Post by **Misk** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 7:15 pm

Ring Naomi mate - 1st hand experience this week!

A redesign of the medial and cruciate of the left knee.

Still smiling.....................

John Wallis · Post by **John Wallis** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 9:02 pm

Thanks guys that's a great help I'll pass them all on to her. Get well soon Naomi X

brian day · Post by **brian day** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 9:14 pm

Ouch!!!!
Get well soon Naiomi.
Can't believe you managed that snowboarding unless a binding came off?
If it was skiing, see Simon before you go again and get bindings and boots sorted to save any further damage. Remind him that you know me so you get the best service, he's at Snow And Rock now and really knows the business.
cheers,
Brian