As the holiday season approaches, many of us snowsport aficionados will be making travel plans to mountain resorts near and far. There was a time, not so long ago, when travel by air with skis and snowboards was fairly easy. Then came the aftermath of 9/11 when things got more complicated. Because of the extensive and often silly security checks, travelers were encouraged to check their luggage as much as possible, and to carry on very little.

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