Traveling with Ski and Snowboard Gear | Planes, Trains and Buses

By Claire Botsy

When traveling with ski and snowboard gear always play it safe, because no one wants to discover a broken board that you were hoping to shred on foreign land with. Every mode of transportation comes with its complications, but with some foresight it is all manageable to get to your destination with all your gear in 1 piece.

Planes: Check airlines' travel policies beforehand; basic guidelines can be found online and a phone call always helps as well. Airlines have different policies in what they will cover if there is damage and they do not willingly claim responsibility for broken equipment. Follow specific packing requirements, if it isn’t packed in the ‘appropriate’ way and it is damaged when you pick it up on the other end you won’t be covered. Oftentimes hard snowboard travel cases provide more coverage than soft snowboard travel bags.

Portillo Ski Resort | Ski and Snowboard in Chile, South America

By Federico Barbieri

If Easter Island isn’t awesome enough, Chile has something else to offer adventure seekers. Located only 150km from Santiago, Portillo Ski Resort is everything a snowboarder dreams of.

Portillo holds the title of “oldest ski resort in South America.” The resort was built after the birth of railways in Chile. They were forged by English people who, during the construction, practiced skiing as entertainment. But it wasn’t until 1910, after the inauguration, when professionals started showing up.

5 Snowboard Travel Tips | Planning Your Next Snowboard Trip

By: Brad McNally

It doesn’t matter if you are heading cross country or just across town to hit the slopes, you still need to prepare for the trip. This can easily become the most stressful part of the entire trip, but it doesn’t have to. These 5 tips can help you keep the traveling simple so you can get to what is really important - shredding!

How to Find Cheap Lift Tickets This Winter | Ski and Snowboard Tips

By Jake Walnut

Hitting the mountain on your skis or snowboard doesn’t have to break the bank.

At least it doesn’t have to be as expensive as many of us make it. With a little luck and know how you can greatly reduce the price of skiing and snowboarding this winter. All by simply looking for cheap lift tickets before you pull your snowboard off its snowboard rack, load it up into the back of your rig, and head out for a day of (hopefully) freshly powdered adventure.

photo: Nicole McCabe, Missblondie.com

Below are 5 ways to score cheap lift tickets without a whole lot of huffing and puffing:

5 Reasons To Shred Caviahue: Argentina's Hidden Ski and Snowboard Spot in Patagonia

By Federico Barbieri

What do Vail, Aspen and Zermatt have in common? Well, besides all three being top ski resorts and having pretty cool names, they will never get the chance to boast being the ski resort of the end of the world. That title belongs to Caviahue, located in Patagonia, Argentina.

Your Next Surf Trip | Travel to Mexico

By London O’Regan

Many people hear the word Mexico and the thought of poverty, violence, drugs, cartels, and theft come to mind. This is understandable with all the bad publicity the media has been giving Mexico, but is it really that bad? Here are a few reasons, from my personal travels, why I LOVE MEXICO!!! And you should consider it as a destination for your next surf trip.

5 Tips for Planning an Awesome Surf Trip | Beware Surfboard Bag Fees

By London O’Regan

There is nothing better than an awesome surf trip where everything works out:  all your flights are on time, none of your bags/surfboards get lost or damaged, you score awesome waves, you don’t get sick, and all those other things that make a great surf trip.  But these kinds of surf trips don’t happen by accident - you have to put some planning in to make them great.  Here are 5 tips I’ve found in my travels that help make a great surf trip!

1. Know your destination. Before anything else, spend a good amount of time doing research on the destination you are planning to travel to. Know what the weather will be like, average swell size for the season, water temp, how to get to all the spots, etc. It also helps to get to know a little bit about the culture and people of the area. Try to memorize or at least write down a few key words in their local language such as please, thank you, restroom, beach/waves, and of course beer!

4 Tips to Keep Your Surfboards Safe When Traveling | Packing Surfboards

By Zac Heisey

A well known-fact among traveling surfers: airline baggage handlers don’t surf. If they did, there wouldn’t be so many bummed surfers arriving at their destination only to find their quiver smashed, thrashed, and destroyed beyond repair. Fortunately for surfers looking to expand their cultural horizons – and their wave options – a whole host of tips exist to help ensure that their boards stay safe from the surf rack to the beach.

How to Stay Warm on the Slopes - Skiing and Snowboarding Tips

By Jessy Faraday

It’s that wonderful day out on the ski slopes you've been waiting for! Oh yes, you want to enjoy every bit of it, but can you beat the extreme cold?

Photo Credit

What to Pack for Your Next Ski or Snowboard Trip

By Taylor Foster

For most of us winter vacation is coming up, that means many of you will be planning a trip up to the mountains for some fun on the slopes. There’s no reason for you to get to the mountain and realize that you’re not prepared and you’ve forgotten a crucial piece of gear, so I’ve set up a packing list at the bottom of this article to make sure nothing gets left behind. Trust me, no matter your experience level we’ve all had that time where you forgot to pack that one piece of gear back at home...

"Image courtesy of [Evgeni Dinev] / FreeDigitalPhotos.net"

SportTube | Ski and Snowboard Hard Travel Cases

By Andrew Sachs
If you have travel plans over the winter for some ski or snowboard action, you need to check out the SportTube line of ski and snowboard travel cases that we now have available on StoreYourBoard.  These cases will keep your gear safe and secure on your trek for perfect powder days!

Renting Surfboards on Surf Trips | Advantages and Disadvantages

By Andrew Sachs
A big question when you're planning a surf trip is – should I pack my surfboards or rent them at my destination?

Travel Tips: How to Keep Your Snowboards and Skis Safe

For any passionate snowboarder, traveling across the country or abroad to experience the best snowboarding and skiing destinations in the world is a rite of passage. Many people don't live in places with mountains and great conditions, which is a major stumbling block for the adrenaline junkies out there.  An increasing number of people are heading cross country or abroad for the ideal snow experience.