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Snowboarding and ski season is almost upon us. Have you checked your gear for wear? If not, be sure to do so before you hit the slopes.

Whether you need new gear or just need to replace a few items, now is the time do so so you don’t miss the season open. It’s awful when you hear stories from people who went to the mountains over the weekend while you stayed home and missed the fun.

Looking for a good deal on ski bags and snowboard bags? Check some of these out below:

Marker Everything Boot Bag 36% Off	Dakine Freestyle Bag (145cm) Closeout 20% Off	High Sierra U.S. Snowboarding Team Backpack 29% Off	The North Face Chugach 14 Sale 10% Off
High Sierra Pro Wheeled Double Adjustable Ski Bag 35% Off	Marker Dbl Wheeling Ski Bag Padded 190cm 36% Off	Dakine Board Pack (157cm) Closeout 23% Off	High Sierra Pinnacle Boot Bag 25% Off

We’re coming to the end of ski and snowboard season and that means great deals on snowboard and ski bags. Now is a great time to replace your gear or stock up before next winter. Check out some of these deals below:

High Sierra Element Ski Bag $23.99	Salomon Coach Ski Backpack $29.99	Dakine Boot Bag $35.00	CamelBak SnoAngel $40.00

Ski resorts are opening across the country as the weather continues to turn cold. Several more resorts opened in Colorado this week. There’s no more time to put off buying new equipment including new ski bags and ski boot bags. Below are some great options available right now. Don’t forget that these also make great gifts for the skiier on your list:

Salomon $29.99

Transpack $39.99

OGIO $59.99

Dakine $45.00

High Sierra - a name you know for style, quality, and versatility - has just released their new boot bags, snowboard bags, and duffel bags perfect for the upcoming ski and snowboard season. As the official supplier to the U.S. Ski Team, you can be sure that High Sierra knows ski and snowboard bags and designs their products to meet the rigorous standards of athletes and coaches.

Check out what’s new from High Sierra below:

Pinnacle Single Ski Bag

Pinnacle Wheeled Duffel

Trapezoid Boot Bag

Single Padded Snowboard Sleeve

Did you know that ski bags exist that have a boot bag attachment? New to skiing, I had no idea, and spent a good twenty minutes trying to figure out the best way to cram my ski boots into my suitcase without taking up half of the room inside before my first trip out. I suppose many experienced skiers may find it funny, but when starting out this is one of those things that many of us learn the hard way.

This was not my only packing headache however. Over the years I have learned many lessons: some painful, some messy and others that could have been avoided with a little advice. While you probably have travel tips of your own for packing a bag, I’d like to share mine with you here:

• Sunscreen and shampoo leak. Store any lotions or liquids in a clear, sealed bag for the trip.
• Bags are always more full when you leave to go home due to souvenirs and such. Ship things to yourself at home to avoid luggage that won’t close right before a flight.
• Protect expensive sunglasses. Invest in a hard case for your beloved shades; they can get smashed easily in a carry-on bag.
• Roll your clothes. This helps keep them from being a wrinkled mess on arrival. They won’t look pressed, but you won’t look shabby either.
• Stuff socks inside shoes to save space. Simple, but effective when you need just a pinch more room.