Other than the skiing itself, the most challenging thing about going on a ski trip is figuring out what to take with you, what to leave home, and what to rent at your destination.
When traveling by plane, keep in mind that most airlines will allow you to check one ski bag or snowboard, plus one boot bag per person, but extra baggage fees, weight limits, and size restrictions vary by airline. So if you plan to check equipment, call or check the airline's website before you book your ticket so that there are no surprises.
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Photo Caption: A skier catches up to the rest of the family on a ski trip.
