One of our favorite things about a ski trip is the first run. One of our least favorite is the baggage carousel. If you have ever wrestled a ski bag, a boot bag and a suitcase through an airport, you already know which one we mean.
That is why ShipSkis is one of our favorites for hassle free travel. They pick up your skis, board and boots at your door and deliver them to your hotel, lodge or the mountain. When the week is over, they ship it all back home. You fly with a carry-on and show up to gear that is already waiting.
The BOGO is on right now
ShipSkis just launched a buy one, get one deal, and it is a good one for anyone planning a trip this winter. Book round-trip ski shipping and the ground shipment that brings your skis, board and boots back home is free.
The details:
- Use promo code SKISBOGO26 at checkout.
- Valid on round-trip orders booked between October 22 and October 28, 2026.
- The free ground return applies to your round-trip order on ShipSkis.com, once per customer.
- Not valid on international shipments, orders to Alaska or Hawaii, prior purchases, or combined with other offers.
The window is short, so if a trip is on your calendar, book your round-trip shipment with ShipSkis before the 28th.
Why we like it for ski trips
Here is what ShipSkis says you get with every shipment:
- On-time guarantee
- Door-to-door shipping
- Customs handled
- Real-time tracking
- Shipment protection
- Personal service
For us, the appeal is simple. Less to carry, less to lose track of, and no oversized bags at baggage claim. If you are bringing the family, that adds up fast. If you are headed to a lesson or a guided day, you show up with your own dialed-in gear and your hands free.
Ski season is closer than it looks
Western resorts typically start spinning lifts between mid-November and early December, and Thanksgiving and holiday trips fill up fast. Lock in lodging now, then take care of the gear so it is one less thing to think about. Not sure when your mountain opens? Check our Colorado opening dates for 2026-27, and use our ski pass deadline calendar so you do not miss a price jump.
Then book the pro
Once the gear is handled, the best upgrade for a ski trip is a day with someone who knows the mountain. Find an instructor or guide on MEETR, see who you are booking before you book, and spend your time on snow instead of in a baggage line. Need help timing it? Read how far in advance to book a ski instructor or guide.
Ready to skip the airport hassle? Ship your skis with ShipSkis and use code SKISBOGO26 through October 28.
MEETR is a marketplace for finding outdoor guides and instructors. Search by discipline and location, see the professional before you book, and plan the day with someone who knows the country you are standing in. Find your pro at meetr.pro.
Disclosure: some links in this post are affiliate links, which means MEETR may earn a commission if you book through them, at no extra cost to you. Offer terms come from ShipSkis and may change; confirm details at checkout.
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