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10 Things You Didn’t Know About the History of Skiing in the U.S.

Skiing has been around for several decades in the states. But, have you ever thought about how it began? Or where it began? Or who introduced the sport to the United States? Skiing has an incredibly interesting history....

Airlines Mishandled Baggage Chaos Expected to Continue Through Winter

Ahh, summer. The season of warm breezes, beach vacations, and this year…airport nightmares. And we don’t mean the crowds. These nightmares come in the form of lost and damaged luggage by the airlines. And a lot of...

Shipping Tips For This Holiday Season

As the holiday season approaches, lines at the airport and post office typically increase. It can be a stressful experience if you are trying to make a flight, or ship a package. Factors like weather activity and...

Travel Tuesday – Colorado

This week we head to the Centennial State of Colorado. A popular travel destination for powder chasers across the globe, Colorado is known for its laid-back lifestyle, that welcomes all. Top Ski Locations in Colorado...

Shipping – 3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid

These days, you should be doing everything and anything to take care of your members and guests. Why? Because if you’re not doing it someone else will.  So why aren’t you offering a shipping service to your...

INC.com Feature for Ski Shipping Service, Ship Skis

The process to ship your snow gear to and from the mountain is now easier than ever. As winter is in full swing, and you head to the slopes, the awkwardness of lugging your gear will be no more. Thanks to Ship Skis, all...

The Huffington Post for Ski Shipping Company, Ship Skis

Ship Skis is honored to be recently featured in The Huffington Post. Learn more about the Ship Skis service and why using their service for your next winter vacation will make your travels to and from the slopes,...

Beaver Creek

Beaver Creek, or affectionately known as “the Beav”, is situated just 10 miles outside of the ever-crowded Vail and only 100 miles west of Denver. If you’re looking for the luxury of a modern ski resort coupled...

Vail Mountain

Coveted as one of the most legendary ski resorts in the world, Vail Mountain is a boastful and striking resort. With more than 5,200 acres of skiable terrain, Vail is one of the largest ski resorts in the nation. Vail...

Crested Butte Ski Town is a Must-Visit Destination

Retaining its local charm and adventurous spirit, Crested Butte is known as Colorado’s last great ski town. This big-time mountain with a small-town feel offers relief from the stress of the typical “hustle and...

Aspen Snowmass

Aspen plays host to some of the most luxurious hotels, priciest real estate, and exclusive celebrity escapes but people tend to forget the true reason why Aspen has become a world-renowned mountain town. With a plethora...

Epic Deal: Vail Resorts Announces Partnership with Niseko

One of the downsides of having a ski resort season pass is the limits you are to skiing in just one part of the country. That’s okay for some folks, but nomadic types eventually want to seek out new powder in...

Oh Canada: Skiing and Sportsmanship in Sochi

Peruse the Internet, the library or magazines, and you’ll find countless articles about how athletic participation encourages the positive aspects of sportsmanship. If you have kids, that’s probably one of...

Romance in the Snow: Ski Resort Valentine’s Day Events

As Valentine’s Day approaches, what better way to celebrate than a ski resort getaway. These ski resorts have put together some memorable events, to help you celebrate in style. Spending Valentines’s Day...

The 10th at the Breckenridge Theatre Tells the Story of the 10th Mountain Division

During World War II, the 10th Mountain Division Sandy Treat learned to ski on a trip to Lake Placid with his family when he was six, and became an integral part of the history of skiing in Colorado, long before he moved...

Why You Should Think Twice About Going to Sochi

There’s a certain irony in the fact that a former communist country is now hosting the most expensive Winter Olympic event in history. It wasn’t supposed to be that way. Attending Sochi Olympics The Dream...

The Sochi Olympic Games Mascot Mess

Say hello to Zoich, a contender for the role of mascot for the 2014  Sochi Olympic Games. Even if you could bare to kiss him, he will not turn into a prince. Too bad. A prince on a white horse is exactly what is needed...

Olympic Motivation: Squat in Moscow and Ride for Free

Snow-sport participation enhances your balance, agility and coordination, but you still need to get in shape to ski or ride. You probably know this already.  This year,  as Russia hosts the 2014 Sochi Winter...

Richard Branson on Flying Through the Snow

Virgin´s Richard Branson is probably the world´s most exciting entrepreneur. It should come as no surprise that Sir Richard is currently enjoying a heli-skiing vacation in Canada. Skiing instills the “I can do...

The First Euro-Asian Ski Resorts Conference

On October 8th -9th 2013, The World Tourism Organization, at the invitation of the Municipality of Almaty and with the support of the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies of Kazakhstan celebrated the 1st Euro...

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History of skiing in the U.S.

10 Things You Didn’t Know About the History of Skiing in the U.S.

Skiing has been around for several decades in the states. But,...

Mishandled baggage

Airlines Mishandled Baggage Chaos Expected to Continue Through Winter

Ahh, summer. The season of warm breezes, beach vacations, and...

Best shipping tips for this holiday season

Shipping Tips For This Holiday Season

As the holiday season approaches, lines at the airport and post...

Best mountain to ski in Colorado

Travel Tuesday – Colorado

This week we head to the Centennial State of Colorado. A popular...