Pack and tag your winter gear.

It’s easy to get your gear ready to ship–here’s how.

What you'll need

A soft travel bag, a hard case, or a box

Two copies of your shipping label — print from your account or confirmation email. If your shipment originates in the U.S. and is booked at least three business days in advance, we’ll mail labels to your chosen address

Clear packing tape

OPTIONAL: For soft bags, a shipping luggage tag (aka a fly tag) and zip tie available at most carrier stores
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Step 1: Prepare your skis & snowboards.

Protect vulnerable parts—like bindings, tips, and tails—with bubble wrap or cardboard for extra cushioning during transit.

Note: Some skiers prefer to secure or remove ski brakes before shipping, for added peace of mind. (If you don't want to remove yours, rubber bands or cable ties can be used to keep brakes flush against the skis.)
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Step 2: Pack your gear

Place your skis or snowboard in your travel bag, hard case, or shipping box.

Place one copy of the shipping label inside.

For hard cases and soft bags: Close the case or bag, and pull any straps tight.
For boxes: Tape the box's seams closed using at least 3 strips of tape at each end.
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Step 3: Attach the label

Domestic shipments booked at least 3 days in advance will receive labels, and—if not shipping in a box—luggage tags and zip ties. Otherwise, labels can be printed from your confirmation email or account, and tags and ties can be picked up at your local carrier store.

Boxes: Securely apply the provided shipping label to the outside of the box. If printing your own label, attach the label to the box using clear packing tape. Cover the entire label with tape and press to ensure it’s securely attached.

Hard cases and soft bags: Attach the label (in its luggage tag) to the handle and secure it with the zip tie.

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Do add extra padding, if you like, such as a jacket or even bubble wrap.
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Don't tape your label to canvas as it might fall off in transit.
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Do ensure that everything is clean and dry before packing.
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Don't skimp on the packing tape.
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Do consider dropping your gear at a carrier store—and letting them attach the label—or purchasing luggage tags.
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Don't forget to keep all bags and cases unlocked for customs inspection when traveling internationally.

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