Ship Skis

What Ship Skis does

Ship Skis is a US-based door-to-door shipping service for skis, snowboards, snow boots, and luggage, founded in 2014 and operated under Global Sticks Express, LLC from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The company picks up gear from a customer's home, office, resort, or hotel (or accepts carrier drop-off at FedEx, UPS, or DHL locations) and delivers it to ski destinations worldwide, with real-time tracking, complimentary insurance, an on-time delivery guarantee, and 7-day customer support. Pricing is transactional, starting at approximately $70 per way for round-trip ski shipments, and the platform also supports group/event shipments and ancillary offerings such as gift cards and optional extended insurance.

The underlying technology is a booking, tracking, and orchestration platform layered on top of major third-party carriers (FedEx, UPS for North American ground/air; DHL for international and customs handling across 180 countries), rather than an owned transportation network. Ship Skis sits within the Ship&Play family of brands, which shares the same logistics infrastructure with sibling services ShipSticks (golf clubs), Luggage Free (general luggage), and ShipCamps (summer camp gear). The company's go-to-market is primarily direct-to-consumer via its website, mobile app, and phone support, supplemented by a 3,500+ partner facility network of ski resorts and hotels that refer guests in exchange for referral commissions, an affiliate program, content marketing through its blog, and a new travel-advisor channel launching Spring 2026 via Signature Travel Network.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through per-shipment transaction fees paid by individual travelers and, indirectly, through referral commissions from B2B partners. The company is privately held, founder-operated, and bootstrapped — no external venture capital or private equity investment is disclosed in the available material, and no revenue figure is publicly reported. Operational scale indicators include 500,000+ bags shipped annually, 277 million+ miles cumulatively shipped across the Ship&Play family, and partnerships with flagship resorts including Deer Valley, Aspen Snowmass, Telluride, Squaw Valley, and Viceroy Snowmass.

Name

Ship Skis

Legal name

Global Sticks Express, LLC

Website

https://shipskis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ship Skis is a US-based door-to-door shipping service that picks up skis, snowboards, snow boots, and luggage from customers' homes or resorts and delivers them to ski destinations worldwide, serving individual travelers, ski resorts, and travel advisors via a carrier-orchestrated logistics platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

West Palm Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Ski and snowboard shipping: Transaction-based shipping fees for round-trip or one-way door-to-door shipping of skis, snowboards, boots, and luggage to ski resorts and destinations worldwide. Pricing starts at approximately $70 per way for round trip.
2. Luggage shipping: Shipping fees for luggage (suitcases, duffel bags, roller bags) ahead to destinations, allowing travelers to skip baggage claim entirely.
3. Extended insurance coverage: Optional additional insurance coverage available for shipments beyond complimentary coverage, providing peace of mind for high-value gear.
4. Partner referral commissions: Partners (resorts, hotels, travel advisors) earn commission on every shipment placed through their referral channel, creating recurring referral revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ShipSkis is a door-to-door shipping service for skis, snowboards, snow boots, and luggage. Customers book shipments online, via the mobile app, or by phone; gear is picked up from home, office, resort, or hotel and delivered directly to destinations worldwide, with optional drop-off at FedEx, UPS, or DHL locations. Every shipment includes real-time tracking, complimentary insurance, and an on-time delivery guarantee, with support from ski-knowledgeable staff available 7 days a week.

Product overview

ShipSkis is a logistics service platform offering door-to-door shipping for skis, snowboards, and winter gear worldwide. The core ShipSkis product operates alongside sister brands ShipSticks (golf clubs), Luggage Free (general luggage), and ShipCamps (summer camp gear) under the Ship&Play parent company. Services include individual ski/gear shipping, luggage shipping, group/event bulk shipments, and a new concierge luggage service launching in Spring 2026. The platform provides booking, tracking, insurance, and customer support as the primary interface, with shipments fulfilled through carrier partnerships (FedEx, UPS, DHL).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ShipSkis Door-to-Door Ski and Snowboard Shipping Core service offering door-to-door shipping of skis, snowboards, snow boots, and winter gear from the customer's home, office, resort, or hotel to their destination worldwide, with real-time tracking, complimentary insurance, and an on-time delivery guarantee. Target users are individual skiers and snowboarders planning winter sports trips.
• Luggage Shipping
• Group and Event Shipments
• Snow Boot Shipping
• ShipSkis Gift Cards
• Ship&Play Concierge Luggage Service

Quantifiable outcome

• Skip baggage claim and avoid airline fees
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Signature Travel NetworkcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 April 2026Strategic partnership to integrate door-to-door luggage shipping services into travel advisory workflows, scheduled to launch Spring 2026. The collaboration leverages ShipSticks, ShipSkis, and Luggage Free infrastructure to eliminate travel pain points such as baggage queues, weight restrictions, and handling complexities. For Signature Travel Network advisors, the service adds a commissionable revenue stream while enhancing client satisfaction.
• FedExcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary carrier partner for shipments. Customers can drop off at FedEx locations, and FedEx handles transportation of ski bags and luggage. ShipSkis has spent over a decade working closely with FedEx and UPS to ensure luggage is transported safely and reliably.
• UPScoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary carrier partner for shipments. Customers can drop off at UPS locations. ShipSkis has spent over a decade working closely with UPS and FedEx to ensure luggage is transported safely and reliably.
• DHLcoreTechnology or IntegrationInternational carrier partner for shipments to and from 180 countries and territories worldwide. Handles customs paperwork for international shipments.
• Ship&PlayflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and brand family that includes ShipSticks (golf), ShipSkis (ski/snowboard), Luggage Free, and ShipCamps. ShipSkis operates as part of this seamless, door-to-door shipping ecosystem for travelers worldwide. Ship&Play is a Global Sticks Express, LLC brand.
• ShipStickscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSibling brand under Ship&Play family focused on golf club shipping. Shares infrastructure and logistics network with ShipSkis.
• Luggage FreecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSibling brand under Ship&Play family focused on general luggage shipping. Shares infrastructure and logistics network with ShipSkis.
• ShipCampscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSibling brand under Ship&Play family focused on shipping camping gear. Shares infrastructure and logistics network with ShipSkis.
• Deer Valley ResortcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFlagship partner resort. Deer Valley offers ShipSkis as a premium amenity to guests. Black Diamond Lodge at Deer Valley provides testimonial praising streamlined operations and enhanced guest experience.
• Aspen SnowmasscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner resort offering ShipSkis services to guests. Part of 3,500+ destination network that trusts ShipSkis for exceptional service delivery.
• TelluridecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner resort. Part of 3,500+ destination network that trusts ShipSkis for exceptional service delivery.
• Squaw ValleycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner resort. Part of 3,500+ destination network that trusts ShipSkis for exceptional service delivery.
• Viceroy SnowmasscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxury partner property using ShipSkis with QR codes and personalized website integration. Partner testimonial from Aubrey P praising game-changing operations efficiency and customer satisfaction enhancement.
• Ikon PassminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor ski pass brand listed among trusted partners on homepage. Supports skiers who use multi-resort passes.
• ClearminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTSA PreCheck partner brand listed among trusted partners on homepage. May offer cross-promotional benefits for travelers.

Scale indicators6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stowfly: Traveler-focused luggage shipping and storage service. Comparable on the core value proposition of freeing travelers from carrying bags, with overlap on destination networks and consumer segments.
• Send My Bag: International luggage and sports equipment shipping service with global reach. Directly comparable on customer use case (travelers wanting to ship bags/gear ahead) and on carrier-based fulfillment model.
• ShipSticks: Sibling brand under the Ship&Play (Global Sticks Express) family offering door-to-door golf club shipping. Operates with identical business model, technology stack, and carrier relationships as ShipSkis, serving an analogous niche vertical (golf travelers) with the same pain points.
• Luggage Free: Sibling brand under Ship&Play offering general luggage shipping ahead of trips. Direct peer because it uses the same asset-light carrier model, serves overlapping travelers, and competes for the same cross-sell opportunities within the family.
• ShipCamps: Sibling brand under Ship&Play for summer camp gear shipping. Operates the same door-to-door shipping model for a different seasonal vertical, sharing logistics infrastructure and customer support resources with ShipSkis.
• Luggage Forward: Door-to-door luggage and ski equipment shipping service for travelers, operating a comparable model with similar pricing and customer segments. Closest independent direct competitor to ShipSkis in ski gear shipping.
• Bags Inc: Luggage shipping service that allows airline passengers to ship bags ahead to destinations. Comparable asset-light model and similar target customer base of leisure and business travelers seeking to avoid airline baggage hassles.
• Sports Express: Specialty sports equipment shipping service covering bikes, skis, golf clubs, and other gear. Comparable niche sports-equipment shipping focus with similar carrier-mediated fulfillment and target customer profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ship_skis
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCAEktwfaf5Wk4Wn4yzk8ZVQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/ShipSkis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ship-skis
• Instagraminstagram.com/shipskis

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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