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One in six Brit skiers shun the slopes
04/12/2007
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A significant number of UK holidaymakers who opt for holidays in skiing resorts have never set foot on the slopes, it has been revealed.
According to figures from price comparison site moneysupermarket.com, one in six, equivalent to 16 per cent, of those who have visited a ski resort spent the entirety of their trip away from the action.
Perhaps even more surprising than that statistic however is the fact that despite the inherent chance of injury in skiing, many of those who are hitting the slopes are doing so without travel insurance.
Astonishingly, 28 per cent of skiers are not insured for injury to themselves, Peter Gerrard of moneysupermarket said.
He said: "The après ski spirit is an important part of most ski trips, but it's surprising how many holidaymakers now go for the good times alone and never set foot on the slopes.
"The millions of people who do ski and snowboard cannot afford to skimp on their travel insurance. While some people may not realise they need extra cover for winter sports, it seems many are prepared to take a huge financial risk, both to themselves and potentially to other skiers."
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