Whether you want to carve up the powder in Blackcomb, swoop into SkiWelt, or go off-piste in St. Moritz, the idea of renting somebody else’s well-worn, uncomfortable and expensive equipment is likely to put a downer on your perfect snowy holiday.

So don’t! It’s cheap and hassle-free to buy your own gear and bring it on-board with you. If you’re flying with airlines like Virgin Atlantic and Lufthansa it’s absolutely free.

Here’s a rundown of the allowances and charges in Euros from 17 airlines.

About the author

Luke RichardsonLuke is the Content Director at momondo. When he’s not too busy nurturing a pretty serious podcast and magazine addiction, he likes to travel. Find him in the food halls on your next EU city break, at a film festival, or evading the rays somewhere far too sunny for his complexion (basically anywhere).

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