Depending on where you are traveling to, insurance may also be available to cover emergency medical care and transportation.
Skiing Travel Insurance Coverage
Skiing travel insurance options include canceled or delayed trip coverage, lost or damaged ski equipment coverage, and medical and transportation coverage.
Trip interruption and lost or damaged baggage insurance is available in addition to insurance that covers the cost of a canceled ski trip. Considering the cost of ski equipment, lost or damaged baggage insurance is worth considering when you're bringing your gear with you.
Skiing Travel Insurance Purchase Options
Purchasing skiing travel insurance may be an option when you book your trip or insurance can be purchased from a third party or direct from an insurance company.
International Ski Travel Insurance
When skiing outside the United States review your health insurance coverage. Even if you are covered for medical expenses, evacuation and transportation may not be covered or reimbursed.
In Europe, local ski area insurance coverage is usually available when you purchase your daily or weekly pass. In France, if you don't have a local carre neige or carte neige insurance policy and you need assistance off the mountain and to a local hospital you will personally be liable for a large transportation bill.
To avoid emergency expenses, which can be significant, consider purchasing skiing insurance. Skiing insurance policies typically cover medical expenses incurred on the mountain and at hospitals and other medical facilities. Emergency evacuation benefits provide transport off the mountain to an urgent care facility or a hospital.
