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Do you need Skiing trip insurance this winter?

This jumper didn’t quite get it right…

I would advise you to steer away from trying to jump over hills of snow when you are on your trip- because I doubt you will be covered. I’m afraid that the person in the following video did not have this in mind:

It’s the ideal time of year now to visit those idyllic mountain skiing resorts and test out those wintersport skills. Whether you’re a snowboarder, skier, or like to indulge in the more adventurous pursuits such as snowmobiling and cross-country skiing, Ansell can provide extreme activity insurance for you and others. Winter Insurance can be provided whether you are taking a trip abroad or simply partaking in snow related activities here in the U.K.

For more information on the types of snow related insurance available from us please check out the activities covered list.

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Snowboard basketball

A fresh new extreme activity

Many professional sports people like to take their chosen sport to the next level, to try and find even more enjoyment and competitive edge. That’s exactly what these extreme snowboarders aimed to do and it has resulted it in creating this new ultimate challenge. As if doing back flips and spins through the air wasn’t enough, these guys decided to pitch up a basketball hoop right on top of their custom made half pipe to plant balls made of snow right into it.

Ansell’s extreme activity insurance would love to insure your winter trip, whether you need skiing insurance, snowboarding insurance and for those mad enough, even barefoot skiing. Don’t forget, Ansell also cover basketball insurance; for those of you who would prefer to play the traditional version of the sport. Contact us now for a free quotation.

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Extreme winter activity

Thinking of wingsuit flying this winter?

You my be planning more conventional activities this winter, for example skiing trips, but this Red Bull adventurist and base jumper achieved a well anticipated dream of his last week. In temperatures of –30c, Valery Rozov base jumped from the top of Antarctica’s Mount Ulvetanna and became the first man to do so. Valery first had to climb the 2931m high mountain before plummeting to the ground from the peak in his Red Bull wingsuit, ‘I felt like an astronaut’ Valery was quoted after taking the plunge. For more information on the stunt, here is the full article.

The extreme activity insurance from Ansell would have been the perfect choice for Valery and his amazing stunt, we cover mountain climbing insurance, wingsuit flying insurance (if you too want to ‘feel like an astronaut’), base jumping insurance and even parachute insurance. For those of you who are less inclined to jumping from the tops of mountains and prefer to stay on the ground this winter, Ansell’s skiing trip insurance is also available.

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