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Skiiing Tips
Skiing and snowboarding
are great fun but accidents do happen and when they do they can be very
expensive! That is why it’s so important to buy appropriate winter
sports travel insurance before leaving home.
Do you know how much you will have to fork out if you have an accident
on the slopes? According to research, a broken leg in France could set
you back up to £20,000 but, come off your skis and fracture your
femur in Canada and the bill could exceed £50,000!
The safety of yourself and others is paramount if you ski or snowboard,
which is why we recommend that you strictly observe the International
Ski Federation safe skiing code, both on and off-piste.
RESPECT FOR OTHERS
Behave in such a way that you do not endanger others.
CONTROL OF SPEED AND SKIING
Be in control, and adapt your speed and manner of skiing to your ability
and the prevailing conditions of terrain, snow and weather, as well
as to the density of other skiers.
CHOICE OF ROUTE
Choose your route in such a way that, when coming from behind, you do
not endanger others.
OVERTAKING
Ensure that you leave sufficient room when overtaking others for any
voluntary or involuntary movements that they may make.
ENTERING AND STARTING
When entering a marked run, or starting again after stopping, make sure
that you look both up and down the run to ensure that you can do so
without endangering yourself or other skiers.
STOPPING
Unless absolutely necessary, avoid stopping on the piste in narrow places
or where visibility is restricted.
CLIMBING AND DESCENDING ON FOOT
When climbing or descending on foot, keep to the sides of the piste.
RESPECT FOR SIGNALS AND MARKINGS
Respect all signals and markings.
ASSISTANCE
If an accident occurs, every skier must be duty bound to assist.
IDENTIFICATION
On witnessing an accident, whether or not responsible for it, exchange
names and addresses.
Above all, when skiing, ensure
that you are always adequately insured for the trip. If you shop around,
you'll find Winter Sports policies starting from around £20 (European)
and £45 (Worldwide).
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