Calling all skiers/snowboarders

Zaskar said:
We're flying United....

Just looked it up and below are the polices online....Probably have 4 bags (clothes/stuff) which will be $100...plus, if I read it right I can get...two ski bags and two boot bags for $70? 8 bags for $170+tip?

1st bag -- $25 USD
2nd bag -- $35 USD

Weight per bag -- 50.0 lbs (23 kgs)

United accepts one item of ski or snowboard equipment per customer as checked baggage. Equipment must be securely encased in a suitable container. An item of ski equipment consists of:
  • Up to two pairs of snow skis and associated equipment in one bag and one ski boot bag
    • If the combined weight of the ski bag and boot bag is over 50 pounds (23 kg), applicable overweight charges apply.
    • A boot bag without an accompanied ski bag is considered one bag and normal baggage fees apply.
First or second checked bag service charges may apply.
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Get a United Mileage plus card and you won't pay for the first bag for you and one companion. In the link below, change the "5" to a "7" and log in with your mileage plus number to get a 70,000 mile offer. Cancel the card next year before the annual fee hits.
https://www2.theexplorercard.com/50k3k?

I bring my boots and rent skis when I go out west. If you go through Silverthorne, CO, rent here:
http://virginislandsski.com/
They have better prices than anywhere near a mountain. I always go with "Last years demo" skis because they'll be new to me.
 
jnos said:
Get a United Mileage plus card and you won't pay for the first bag for you and one companion. In the link below, change the "5" to a "7" and log in with your mileage plus number to get a 70,000 mile offer. Cancel the card next year before the annual fee hits.
https://www2.theexplorercard.com/50k3k?

I bring my boots and rent skis when I go out west. If you go through Silverthorne, CO, rent here:
http://virginislandsski.com/
They have better prices than anywhere near a mountain. I always go with "Last years demo" skis because they'll be new to me.
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Thanks for the tips. My buddy worked at that shop for a couple years so good to see it's still there.
 
Zaskar said:
We're flying United....

Just looked it up and below are the polices online....Probably have 4 bags (clothes/stuff) which will be $100...plus, if I read it right I can get...two ski bags and two boot bags for $70? 8 bags for $170+tip?

1st bag -- $25 USD
2nd bag -- $35 USD

Weight per bag -- 50.0 lbs (23 kgs)

United accepts one item of ski or snowboard equipment per customer as checked baggage. Equipment must be securely encased in a suitable container. An item of ski equipment consists of:
  • Up to two pairs of snow skis and associated equipment in one bag and one ski boot bag
    • If the combined weight of the ski bag and boot bag is over 50 pounds (23 kg), applicable overweight charges apply.
    • A boot bag without an accompanied ski bag is considered one bag and normal baggage fees apply.
First or second checked bag service charges may apply.
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You get the boot bag for free with your ski bag. So it's $25 for the first bag. I always bring my skis in my ski bag and pack it away with a lot of other stuff, then I finish packing in my boot bag, and then I take my boots on the plane in a different boot bag. I can't rent boots, I need my custom fitted boots. They have always checked the weight of my ski bag and boot bag, but
not together. So for a $100.00 you can bring all your luggage and skis and boots, for all 4 of you, especially if you have laundry. It's going to cost you a minimum $35-50 a day for skis to rent.
 
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