I am doing backcountry skiing with an instructor, does it have to be within resort boundaries?

You have taken out a Snow Sports Plus policy or Domestic Plus policy
You are 69 years of age or younger at the date of policy issue if you take out a Snow Sports Plus policy
You only participate in backcountry skiing or snowboarding with a professional snow sports instructor as defined under our PDS

For more information about terms and conditions of cover for backcountry skiing, read our PDS to understand what is covered and what is not covered.

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22 August 2025

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