If you don't mind packing for your ski vacation a few days early and
spending some more hard earned cash, you can have your skis, boots and
luggage sent directly to the ski resort and avoid the numerous hassles
of getting all your bags from your home to the resort and back again by
checking out the following links:

http://www.luggageforward.com/
http://www.luggageconcierge.com/
http://www.luggagefree.com/
http://www.baggagedirect.com/
http://www.fedex.com/

per Peter Greenberg's Travel Minute on WCBS Newsradio 88.

PS: Please post the quality of service if you use any of the above.