ShipSkis

Ship Skis makes it easy on travelers to get their winter sports equipment to destinations around the world, promptly shipping skis, snowboards, and even luggage at an affordable rate to more than 220 destination countries. The Florida-based company was founded in 2014 with the goal of improving the ski travel experience for individuals and families. No more schlepping sets of skis, snowboards, and luggage through airport baggage, and no more renting unfamiliar gear at ski resorts. Customers simply schedule a trip and pack up their equipment. Ship Ski’s partners with a number of ski facilities across the globe including resorts, lodges, vacation rentals and retailers. These facilities provide added benefits to their usual influx of ski vacation goers. Ship Skis partners with major carrier services including FedEx, UPS, and DHL to pick up the equipment and deliver it quickly and safely to the destination before travelers hit the slopes. The company’s partnerships with shipping services keep costs below standard airline baggage fees and individual shipping rates. Ship Skis also provides $500 worth of complimentary insurance for each trip, with up to $3,500 available. The service’s on-time guarantee and top-notch customer service have made it a critically acclaimed experience for hundreds of users and their families. Ship Skis has a sister company, Ship Sticks, that provides golf club shipping services to the same network of more than 220 countries worldwide. Together, the pair of businesses has been profiled by top news outlets including Forbes and CNBC.