The true extent of skiers’ drinking habits on the slopes and the risks they face by incorrectly believing they are covered for accidents when drinking has been revealed by new research conducted by Confused.com.
Twenty four per cent of skiers said that they had drunk more than four units before skiing down the side of a mountain. This has led to one in four being affected by drunken skiers. Worryingly, 41 per cent of the over 30’s believe they are covered for an accident, regardless of the fact it happened due to drinking alcohol .
Steve Williams, head of travel insurance at Confused.com said: “The amount of people who admit to drinking on the slopes is cause for concern. All travel insurance contracts include an exclusion regarding claims made as a result of alcohol consumption . Skiers must be made aware of the risk they take if drinking when on holiday . Insurance providers are fully within their rights to decline claims involving alcohol, as it is reasonable to assume adequate care was not taken.”