Why not try one of TravelInsurance.co.uk's Ski Insurance policies, they automatically cover recreational racing, mono skiing, guided cross-country skiing, snow mobiling, tobogganing and ice skating, as well as off piste skiing and snowboarding, at no extra cost to you.

All annual travel insurance policies provide 17 days winter sports insurance for free from as little as £39.00 a year.

Skiing is becoming one of the most popular holiday activities, with the advent of new technologies in ski manufacture and design, skiing is seeing a revival as the new carver skis are much easier to handle and learn on.

As for Snowboarding! Its one of the biggest growth industries at the moment - more and more people, young and old are now snowboarding. But please remember to get teh right cover, as both skiing and snowboarding are very dangerous activities. An annual policy with Travelinsurance.co.uk will get you 17 days winter sports cover automatically.