Snowinsurance.com.au GM Ian Jackson has said that while the majority of Australia's 840,000 skies and snowboarders will have an incident free season this year the high cost of snow sport equipment meant that they should be insured.
"A lot of travel insurance policies don't protect you when you're skiing or snowboarding, so it's important to find a policy that specifically covers winter sports.
Never assume your credit card or annual policy gives you protection."
Snowinsurance.com provides cover specifically for Australian skiers and snowboarders.
Standard policies cover regular travel insurance, plus a range of snow related issues such as damaged or lost gear, bad weather disruptions, forced cancellations of prepaid item like lift passes and lessons, offshore injuries and medical expenses.
Visitors to snowfields often use equipment worth thousands of dollars, so a policy that costs $60 a week is well worthwhile.
Snowinsurance.com have also offered some tips for skiers and snowboarders which include; Not leaving gear unattended, labelling of items, using leg ropes for snowboards, keeping ski poles up and pointing forward, and avoiding obstacles that could damage gear.
Snowinsurance.com have also suggested that all snowfield users observe the Australian Alpine Responsibility Code. This can be viewed at www.snowsafe.org.au.
Swnowinsurance.com also covers the excess charged by car hire companies if an accident or damage occurs.
To obtain a policy visit www.snowinsurance.com.au.
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