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Ship Skis offers unmatched convenience and cost efficiency for ski travelers world wide
Your flights are purchased and the hotel room is booked. You’re almost set for your dream trip to Whistler Blackcomb—all that’s left to do is figure out how to get your gear there. It’s hard to complain about ski trips but arguably one of the biggest gripes is getting all of your equipment to your final destination. Checking a ski bag is not only an inconvenience physically but can hit your wallet harder than it’s worth, not to mention there’s the risk of it never showing up. You also could rent equipment once you get there, but that’s even more expensive and it’s gear you’re not familiar with, which will inevitably take some getting used to. Or, you could forego all of these problems and use Ship Skis instead.
About Ship Skis
In 2014, Nick Coleman and Jonathan Marsico co-founded Ship Skis–an online winter gear shipping provider that transports your skis, ski boots, snowboards and other luggage for you, hassle free. As skiers themselves, Coleman and Marsico understand the importance of having your own skis with you wherever you go, and also experienced first-hand the massive inconvenience and expense it is to travel with all of your own gear.
How to Ship Skis: Four Simple Steps
Taking the headache out of the entire process, the team at Ship Skis breaks it down to four simple steps to get your skis from point A to point B. First, simply schedule your shipment online by specifying pickup and delivery locations. Then, decide whether you want to drop off your bags at your local carrier store or have Ship Skis pick them up directly from your home, business or resort. Once you’ve booked your order, all you have to do is print the shipping labels that are emailed to you, pack your travel bag or box and apply the shipping labels.
Once you’re booked, Ship Skis automatically schedules a pickup from your origin address. If you prefer to drop them off at a local carrier, Ship Skis also makes it easy to find the closest store to your location by providing an easy-to-use map on their website. At the end of your trip, Ship Skis will schedule a pickup on your return date and you’ll be notified via email when your bags are back at your return destination. Still skeptical? You can track your bags the entire way using the brand’s online tracking system. Ship Skis also offers an on-time delivery guarantee as well as complimentary insurance. These guys understand that getting your bags is not just time-sensitive, it’s key to you having the best time possible out on the slopes.
Shipping Your Skis With Confidence
And if you aren’t yet sold, check out these statistics: In 2017 alone, airlines collected 4.6 billion dollars in baggage fees. Thankfully, since the inception of Ship Skis, the brand has successfully helped thousands of customers ship 3.5 million skis more than 277 million miles–all for nearly 60 percent less than major logistics providers. Their superior service is also partnered with thousands of resorts world-wide to ensure your snow equipment arrives on-time, every time.
Whether you are storm chasing across the United States or taking your annual ski vacation overseas to Austria, the FREESKIER crew guarantees that Ship Skis will significantly change the way you travel with your ski gear. Providing the most cost-efficient and convenient way to transport your skis and winter gear, Ship Skis lets you rest easy knowing your equipment is covered to and from the mountain—all you have to do now is sit back, relax and enjoy the ride to your final destination.
