Snow Kiting Travel Insurance
Specialist cover for high-risk sports and adventure travel.
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Cover for specialist sports equipment
Up to £2500 for lost or stolen luggage
1 million+ Travellers protected
28 years Industry experience
Snow kiting uses a power kite to pull participants across snow-covered terrain while wearing skis or a snowboard. Movement is driven by wind rather than gravity, allowing riders to travel across flat areas as well as uphill or downhill slopes. When travelling, snow kiting is typically undertaken at an amateur level in open alpine or wilderness environments rather than as a competitive sport.
ActivitySure can cover snow kiting when you are taking part overseas at an amateur level. Because the activity relies on wind strength and control, conditions can change quickly and affect speed and stability. Having appropriate travel insurance in place helps protect you financially if something goes wrong while snow kiting during your trip.
Choose the protection that fits your adventure
Excess £100
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£1,000
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£5,000,000
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£750
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£250
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£200
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£300
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£20 per 12hrs, max. £100
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£5,000
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£2,000,000
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£250
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£750
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£60,000
Excess £75
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£3,000
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£10,000,000
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£1,500
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£250
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£200
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£500
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£20 per 12hrs, max. £200
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£7,500
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£2,000,000
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£250
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£750
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£60,000
Excess £0
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£5,000
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£10,000,000
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£2,500
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£250
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£400
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£1000
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£20 per 12hrs, max. £400
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£15,000
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£2,000,000
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£250
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£750
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£100,000
* Protection levels are based on overall cover limits, benefits and excess across each plan.
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Single trip Snow Kiting Travel Insurance
Perfect for one-off adventures, holidays and activity breaks abroad.
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Annual multi-trip Snow Kiting Travel Insurance
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 snow kiting?
Snow kiting is popular in destinations with wide, open spaces and reliable winter wind conditions. Norway is well known for frozen lakes and open plateaus that provide ideal terrain for controlled snow kiting. Canada offers large expanses of snow-covered land and mountain environments suited to wind-powered snow sports, while the French Alps attract experienced riders looking to combine alpine scenery with consistent snow conditions.
Many travellers take part through organised lessons or guided sessions, particularly when snow kiting in unfamiliar terrain.
Here's why now kiting travel insurance matters:
Snow kiting involves travelling at speed while being pulled by a kite, which can increase the risk of falls, hard landings or loss of control. Strong winds, icy surfaces and variable snow conditions can all contribute to injury risk. If you are injured while snow kiting abroad, travel insurance helps protect you financially if you require medical treatment, emergency assistance or repatriation.
Helpful travel tips
- Follow all instructions and guidance provided by instructors or organisers
- Practise only in wide, open areas away from obstacles.
- Check wind strength, direction and weather forecasts before starting.
- Use appropriate safety equipment, including a helmet and kite quick-release systemsAvoid snow kiting if conditions become unpredictable or unsafe.