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The ins and outs of taking your two wheeled bestie on a flight…As the summer season gets underway and skis and snowboards are stowed away for the next few months, no doubt plans are being made for summer adventures on foot, bike and boat.From an insurance perspective, an area we get a lot of requests for help on is transporting and insuring bikes. Both road and off-road cycling have seen the biggest growth we have experienced over the past 10 years. More and more of our clients are taking their bikes on holiday with them.

Our roaming reporter Freddie D takes a brief look at data roaming and why eSIMS can make sense on your adventures.An eSIM is a digital SIM card that is downloaded and embedded into a device instead of using a physical SIM. We got into using eSIMS when we travelled to Canada 3 years ago and have sworn by them since. Most of us on UK phone contracts will be charged for using data abroad. These charges can vary from a few pounds to much more depending on your provider.

As Snowcard launches the eWallet version of their digital snowcard, Freddie D interviews Snowcard director, Russell Dadson, about his memories of the original plastic snowcard's and the journey to digital cards. 

 Ice Ice Baby The Snowcard team have spent January in the Grand Massif ski area, team building and working on ideas for the year ahead. Our first blog for 2025 is a subject close to MD Russell Dadson’s heart, namely his hate of skiing hard packed ice and skied out off piste! 

The winter sports season has arrived and many of you will have booked a ski or board trip in the mountains already… but have you considered your insurance?  Snowcard blogger, Freddie D, explains what insurance is, why we need it and why choosing the right insurer can make all of the difference.   Why do I need travel insurance?  

Resident Snowcard blogger Freddie D looks at 7 Ski Exercises to Boost Your Performance on the Slopes This month I have been looking at how you can get ready to take your skiing to the next level. Whether you're a seasoned pro or hitting the slopes for the first time, these 7 ski exercises are that will elevate your performance. From building strength and endurance to improving balance and coordination, exercises designed to target the muscles and skills needed to ski or board will also help you avoid injury and fatigue. The best part - you can do them right at home.

  Freddie D has a few thoughts on planning the ultimate winter sports adventure...   My Ultimate Guide to Planning a Spectacular Ski Holiday Adventure Welcome to the Snowcard ultimate guide for planning a spectacular ski holiday adventure! Whether you're a seasoned skier or boarder, or a beginner looking to get into winter sports, this guide aims to ensure you get the most out of your next Alpine adventure. Our mission is to help you make the most of your winter getaway with a few expert tips, handy advice, and insider knowledge.

This month, Freddie D considers off piste ski safety and mountain awareness - how much do you really know! Stay Covered and Shred the Powder: The Importance of Off-Piste Ski Insurance When it comes to skiing and snowboarding insurance, the question of off-piste cover is the biggest and most common question we are asked by our adventure travel enthusiasts. Venturing off the beaten track (or piste) comes with its fair share of risks.

Snowcard's early bird Freddie D checks out the possibilities... I can remember my dad always went skiing the first weekend of December, premier neige it was called but in recent years, snow has often been slow to arrive, often not until the Christmas week. For some time the effects of climate change has been cited as the reason for shortening ski seasons, particularly in the lower resorts with no access to glaciers. So where is worth considering this early on?

Snowcard's roving (carbon friendly) reporter Freddie D considers the Snow Train for his next visit to the Alps -   We are currently experiencing the reality that global warming is happening and is happening fast. This autumn we are being told that 2023 has seen more months where temperatures exceeded the 1.5% marker that the world is using as the target to reduce the impact of carbon emissions.