General Liability Insurance for Winter Skiing
- High-limits from $1M to $6M
- Affordable rates
- Non-Owned and Hired Auto Liability
- Sex Abuse/Molestation
Accident Insurance for Winter Skiing
- Reimburse medical bills
- Limits up to $100k
- Deductible options
What is skiing?
Skiing is a winter sport where the athlete uses skis to glide down a snow-covered mountain. The skis attached to the skier’s feet are long, narrow, and flat. People ski for recreational fun or in a competitive manner. However, no matter the reason for skiing, many people do it to get out in nature and keep their bodies fit. 
Skiing is traditionally an individual sport, so one skier will race against the others in a competitive race. There are different competitive skiing categories, including Alpine, Nordic, and freestyle. The objective of each of these categories depends on the kind of skiing style. The goal of skiing is to either cross the finish line before your competitors or gain the most points from tricks and techniques.
Health benefits of skiing
Skiing can help improve many physical aspects of a person’s health. The benefits from skiing can include:
- Cardiovascular endurance: Skiing is an excellent cardiovascular workout. To glide through the snow, skiers have to use their legs and push for both momenta and through resistance. The steep slope also makes the body work hard to balance, increasing the skier’s heart rate.
- Lower Body Strength: Skiing naturally puts the body in a slight squat position, so skiers immediately engage their hamstrings, glutes, quads, and calves. Therefore, this target on the lower body will help build muscles.
- Engages Core Muscles: Skiers have to engage their core to keep the downhill balance. Working to keep balance helps to improve muscle tone in the abdomen and overall core strength.
- Boosts Mood: Although the slopes can be chilly, getting out in nature is a mood booster. The workout outside will give the skier a dose of endorphins that will help release anxieties and create a sense of happiness.
Is skiing dangerous?
Although skiing is a great way to exercise, the risks are genuine. Skiing involves traveling at high speed down a mountain. Often injuries happen if a skier loses balance and falls at high speed. Falls usually occur due to unpredictable mountain terrain or an athlete’s skiing mistake. In addition, there are usually a lot of skiers on the hill at one time. Therefore, an often cause of injury is from collisions between multiple skiers. Nonetheless, skiers could end up seriously injured from one of these skiing errors. 
The most common injuries that skiers experience are:
- Ruptured ligaments
- Leg fractures
- Concussions
- Broken/sprained bones such as wrist and ankles
What are winter skiing risk management strategies?
Skiing is an activity that is considered to be high-risk. As an organizer or coach of a skiing team, club, tournament, or any other skiing event, managing the risks that threaten your skiers is essential. Therefore, you need to have risk management strategies to help mitigate the hazards that can be a threat.
The following are some tactics to apply to help minimize skiing risks for amateur to experienced skiers:
- Optimal weather: As skiing is outdoors, weather conditions are significant. Weather conditions that are too cold and storming or too warm and slushy could pose a risk to the hill conditions and visibility. Therefore, these conditions could increase skiing accidents.
- Optimal terrain: Have the grounds of the mountain checked periodically and make sure that there are no disruptions on the landscape that could cause injury. In addition, tape off danger zones that are not removable.
- Proper equipment: All skiers should have helmets, bindings, and appropriate ski clothing. The skiers should also have equipment that is adjusted to fit them properly. Instructors should also check the skis to be in high-quality condition before the skier hits the slope.
- Understanding skiing techniques: Before the skier goes on the mountain, they should know the proper techniques for skiing. Having some baseline knowledge will help reduce injuries that are due to inexperience.
- Liability waiver: The skiers that you coach or host should know the risks associated with skiing. Therefore, having them sign a liability waiver will bring them awareness and may help to reduce some of your liability. Sadler Sports offers both a liability waiver for adults and minors.
Recent winter skiing injuries and lawsuits in the news
- Tahoe Ski Resort Sued for Negligence After Fatal Avalanche
- Lawsuit accuses American Dream ski operator of negligence after a serious injury on the slope
- Jackson Hole Tree Stump Prevails as Judge Rules Ski Lawsuit Off Piste
As skiing is an inherently dangerous sport, the risk of injury is more common than you may think. Don’t let negligence or predictable accidents put you into a position that was avoidable with a risk management plan. To further increase your protection, we recommend our skiing insurance policy that is customizable for skiing schools, clubs, tournaments, events, or instructors. It’s time to show professionalism and keep your students and business safe.
Why do I need insurance for skiing instructors, clubs, schools, camps, or competitions?
Skiing accidents can still happen even when you do your due diligence to establish risk management protocols. These accidents can lead to your students having to file a lawsuit against your skiing club, school, camp, or event. Therefore, putting a comprehensive insurance policy, including accident insurance, into effect can help relieve your liabilities. Getting skiing insurance will give any coach, skiing tournament organizer, or instructor peace of mind as it could help cover the claims that might arise.
What does skiing insurance cover?
At Sadler Insurance, we offer Skiing Insurance that is customizable to your needs, making it an excellent addition to your risk mitigation plan.
Having a general liability insurance policy can help to protect you against substantial financial loss. For example, it covers legal fees, settlements costs, and adverse jury verdicts arising out of an injury. Overall, a general liability insurance policy could help ensure that your company’s finances are protected against situations out of your control.
Having an Equipment Insurance policy can help give your organization peace of mind as it can help cover equipment replacement costs. Skiing sports equipment can be expensive, especially when purchasing multiple sets as a business. Protect your business from the burden of replacing damaged or stolen rental equipment with an equipment insurance policy.
Get skiing insurance that fits you!
Skiing insurance for your skiing club, team, camp, tournament, or any other skiing event is crucial to implement. Sadler Sports and Recreation Insurance offers Skiing Insurance to fit your skiing coach, instructor, or business’s needs. It could help protect your business at a time when you most need it. It will also show your students a high level of professionalism as it creates a security that they will undoubtedly appreciate.
Since 1975, we have been in the business of helping to protect sporting companies and professionals. With Sadler, you can expect broad coverages and competitive rates with savings of up to 38%. It is time to get protected with our customizable insurance policies.
Request a quote today and begin your journey to implementing a robust, worry-free package for your skiing business.