Lug No More
For international deliveries, call 800-357-4174
Traveling with ski gear has always been a pain in the ass…and the neck and back. Now, with increased security, strict regulations and long lines, lugging your stuff is even more hassle-ridden.
Next time, before lugging two pairs of Tabla Rasas to Valdez, send 'em on ahead. No, you won't be able to caress them during that long, cold layover, but rest assured, they'll arrive on time, in good condition, and, unlike the girlfriend you left behind, you know they'll be waiting for you when you return.
"Door-to-door, on time and guaranteed" is the slogan of Sports Express, a Durango-based company who is working to make gear hauling a thing of the past. In conjunction with UPS, FedEx and DHL, Sports Express ships skis, along with gear bags, snowboards, kayaks, bikes and almost anything else you'll need on your next odyssey, right from your home to wherever you're headed .
Their user friendly website offers 24/7 online booking days, weeks, or months in advance and even allows for multiple travel legs. And when a big dump creates a last-minute change of plans, Sports Express can modify booked orders right up to pick-up day.
You can choose from standard delivery items, like a double ski bag, or create a custom item with individual dimension and weight figures.
Online tracking allows you to monitor your gear's status and if it doesn't arrive as scheduled, Sports Express arranges and pays for the rental of comparable equipment until your own stuff arrives. Should disaster strike, every order is automatically insured to $500.00, with additional insurance available for $1.00 per $100.00 of coverage.
An easy online chart allows you to enter your hometown, your destination and the gear you need transported for a quick price quote. The chart quoted it would cost $65 for economy 3-day delivery ($123 for overnight service) of a double ski bag from Seattle to Jackson. Not bad when you consider the hidden costs of flying with your gear, including overweight baggage charges of $50-80 per bag.
Sports Express also delivers to Canada, France and Switzerland, alleviating the headache of international schlepping.