If you fly with kids and own skis, shipping gear ahead is the same job whether the label says ShipGo or ShipSkis. Bags leave your house. You walk through the airport like a normal family. Gear meets you at lodging.
This page is Researched from ShipGo’s site. Our Personal use is ShipSkis — the shipping guide and the ShipSkis showcase. We will not trash either brand to force a winner.
Everything below links straight to the merchant. No tracking IDs, no commission. If that changes, this page and our disclosure will say so.
What it does
From ShipGo’s ski page: book online or by phone, print and attach a label, and they pick up from home, office, or hotel — or you drop at a carrier. You travel without checking ski bags. Gear waits at the destination.
They advertise complimentary insurance (the ski page states $500 coverage), real-time tracking, and an on-time delivery guarantee. They also claim shipping to 180 countries and territories. The loop they publish is Book, Ship, Travel, Relax. Ship ski to a resort is the same white-glove framing. How to pack covers a soft bag, a hard case, a boot bag, and a box.
Pickup options and windows are set when you book. We do not hardcode fees. Get a quote. Support listed on their pages: customersupport@shipgo.com and (866) 923-7447.
Why it matters for families with kids
Same pain as the shipping essay: oversized bags and kids in a terminal. Shipping is a flying tax that buys calm. A second door-to-door option is useful when quotes, pickup windows, or destination coverage differ on your route.
Who it’s for / when to use
- Families who own gear and fly.
- Anyone getting quotes from more than one shipper for the same origin, destination, and dates.
- Round-trip shipping when you do not want ski bags on either airport day.
Honest caveats
We personally use ShipSkis. That is a preference, not a lab test of every carrier.
Price depends on size, weight, dates, pickup versus drop-off, and one-way versus round-trip. No dollar amounts here. Quote both sites for the same trip.
Build buffer days for winter weather. Do not plan on “arrives the morning you land.”
Packing quality is on you. Follow their pack guide.
First-timers should still rent on the mountain. Shipping is for people who already own the kit. Driving with a roof box can still win.
A short, fair compare
Same job. Different pages. Get a real quote either way. The longer Personal story is shipping skis with kids. The short ShipSkis page is here.
| ShipGo (this page) | ShipSkis (our Personal pick) | |
|---|---|---|
| Job | Door-to-door ski and snowboard shipping | Same job |
| Our experience | Researched only | Personal — we use it for Wasatch trips |
| How to choose | Get a real quote for your dates | Get a real quote, then read our shipping guide |
Get a ShipGo ski shipping quote
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Related: Shipping skis with kids · ShipSkis showcase · Gear hub · BabyQuip for ski trips
Last updated: September 28, 2026