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Protect your self on the slopes this winter
Jan 8th
Essential ski wear is a must when going on a skiing holiday in Europe for example; more importantly having the correct holiday insurance could save skiing holidaymakers a hefty bill.
The Independent reports, “The bare minimum cover you should expect from a winter sports policy is medical expenses, piste rescue and repatriation.
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) which replaced the E111 form will cover holidaymakers for state care; however winter sports enthusiasts may find that injury on the ski slopes could end up costing them thousands if the correct insurance is not purchased.
The independent says that personal liability cover should also be included in the insurance cover, “If you go on a ski slope without personal liability insurance, you are mad,” says the founder of a specialist holiday insurer.
A winter sports policy should also include;
‚ Lost or stolen equipment replacement or lift passes
‚ Piste and lift closure (technical problems or the weather)
‚ Unused tuition costs (sickness or accident)
‚ Off piste skiing (more for experienced skiers).
AprĬs ski activities are often not included in winter sport insurance, another policy exemption to check if holidaymakers are likely to take part in such activities.
80‚s fashion to hit the slopes this winter!
Nov 2nd
High street fashion hits the ski slopes with a bang this winter, as the return of retro 1980‚s clothing hits back. Fluorescent ski-wear jackets and all in one suits along with grannies finest knitting is the latest fashion statement, according to the Timesonline.
While it is important to remember to wear the correct outerwear and have the correct equipment, there is nothing wrong with spicing up ski clothing with some psychedelic accessories, whether a beginner or advanced skier.
Ski season 2009-2010 is set to be brighter and more chic than ever with the latest trends, the best thing about this is it is affordable for everyone, whether it‚s an all in one ski suit in a multitude of colours or some knitted accessories in aluminous pink, the choice is yours.
There are also some great deals for this seasons ski across Europe and the USA and Canada.
Latest ski news from Ski-Direct
Jun 9th
Here is the latest update of summer ski news from Ski-Direct.co.uk for European resorts:
The French ski slopes will re-open for summer on June 13th 2009, commencing with Les Deux Alpes, followed by Tignes and Val d‚Isere.
In Italy Val Senales opens 13th June 2009, whilst Passo Stelvio re-opened last week for summer skiing, Presensa Glacier above Passo Tonale remained open due to temperatures remaining below zero and more snow expected to fall in the next week or so.
The Swiss ski resorts of Saas Fee remains closed, with Zermatt the only resort in Switzerland with lifts operating.
Norway has the most choice in Europe with fresh snow still falling and three glacier regions open: Stryn, Folgefonn and Galhoppigen.