Despite conflicting reports in some media outlets, you will find only friendly people here. The primary and sole purpose of the locals is to provide you with delicious food and ensure your comfort. Ukrainians are known for their incredible hospitality and are more than happy to welcome foreign tourists.
Safety on the Slopes
When it comes to safety while skiing or snowboarding, trained staff keep a close eye on things, and qualified instructors are happy to help beginners.
Accident Insurance
Every tourist should know that during the winter ski season, anyone using the ski lifts and/or staying at the hotels “Bukovel”, “Shelter”, or the Edelweiss recreation base can receive the following medical and insurance services for free. Therefore, it is not necessary to purchase separate insurance, as it is already included. We can only advise you to carefully study the insurance terms and compare them with other offers on the market. Also, do not delay visiting the medical center if you feel pain after a fall on the slope!
Medical Services
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X-ray;
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Application of plaster casts;
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Emergency medical assistance;
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Evacuation for medical reasons to Yaremche City Hospital or Ivano-Frankivsk Regional Hospital.
Medical services are provided at the Bukovel ski resort medical center.
The specified medical services are provided by LLC "Aibolit".
Accident Insurance
All tourists aged 1 to 75 years are insured against accidents. Insurance company — "Kniazha VIG".
The maximum insurance payout is 50,000.00 UAH, which is reimbursed to the tourist for medical services and medications (excluding the cost of materials for metal osteosynthesis — plates, pins, prostheses, etc.), based on an accident report.
The official Bukovel ski resort website provides more detailed instructions on what to do to receive insurance reimbursement. At a minimum, be prepared to take a blood test within one hour after the incident to check for the absence of alcohol, drugs, or toxic substances!
