Broken legs are the most common injuries on the slopes, but where the accident takes place can make a huge difference to the medical bill, according to new research released today by Norwich Union, a UK insurer.
The US is by far the most expensive ski destination to fracture a leg, setting uninsured ski enthusiasts back a whopping GBP20,000, while in Canada it comes to GBP13,000.
In Europe Switzerland comes out top. Breaking a leg there will cost around GBP6,000. Meanwhile a broken leg in Italy, where the 2006 Winter Olympics are currently taking place, comes in at GBP4,000.