Numbers will rise as the sport's popularity makes the slopes more crowded. Treatment for a sprained ankle could cost 500 and a broken leg 25,000 in the U.S. Britons in Europe must not have a false sense of security from the E111 reciprocal health care scheme. Treatment abroad is not equivalent. Policies usually pay medical bills of up to 10 million. Better ones also cover ski equipment and inability to ski due to the weather.
Bills often mount before reaching a doctor.
A ride on the rescue sled can cost 300. Being airlifted in Switzerland can set you back nearly 1,000. Those with annual travel insurance may not need a separate policy. Indeed, if you take more than one holiday a year, they can be good value. Many annual policies cover ski trips, but check the limit on the number of days and trips.