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Skeleton is a winter sport where participants travel head-first down an ice track on a small sled. It is a high-speed activity that requires precise body positioning and control, and is usually experienced by travellers through supervised, non-competitive descents rather than professional racing. When taken part in abroad, skeleton is typically enjoyed at an amateur level under the guidance of trained instructors.
ActivitySure can cover skeleton when you are taking part overseas at an amateur level. Experiences are usually delivered on professional tracks with safety briefings and supervision, but the speed and nature of the ice track mean there is still a risk of injury. Having appropriate travel insurance in place helps protect you financially if something goes wrong during your trip.
Choose the protection that fits your adventure
Excess £100
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£1,000
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£750
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£250
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£750
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£60,000
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£250
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£250
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£750
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£60,000
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£2,000,000
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* Protection levels are based on overall cover limits, benefits and excess across each plan.
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Single trip Skeleton Travel Insruance
Perfect for one-off adventures, holidays and activity breaks abroad.
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Annual multi-trip Skeleton Travel Insruance
Travel more for less with year-round protection across multiple trips.
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Whether you’re planning a one-off escape, an activity-packed holiday or travelling regularly throughout the year, our protection levels are designed to give you confidence at every stage of your journey. From emergency medical cover and cancellation protection to support while you’re away, you can choose the level of cover that best fits the way you travel and the adventures you take on.
Destination Insight
Where is popular to go for skeleton?
Skeleton experiences are available in destinations with established bobsleigh and skeleton tracks. Switzerland is well known for its historic ice tracks and guided passenger descents designed for visitors. Austria and Canada are also popular locations, offering professionally managed runs where participants can experience skeleton under controlled conditions alongside trained staff.
Many travellers take part as a one-off experience as part of a wider winter sports or sightseeing trip.
Here's why skeleton travel insurance matters:
Skeleton involves travelling at high speeds on an ice track, with significant forces acting on the body through corners and descents. Falls, impacts or loss of control can result in injury, and access to specialist medical care may be required. If you are injured while taking part abroad, travel insurance helps protect you financially if you need medical treatment, hospital care or repatriation.
Helpful travel tips
- Follow all instructions and safety briefings provided by the instructor or track staff
- Wear all required safety equipment as directed before your run.
- Maintain a low, stable body position throughout the descent
- Avoid lifting your head at high speed unless instructed to do so.
- Enter and exit the track only when directed by supervising staff.