If storing a box for the 50 weeks of the year when you are not on holiday is a problem, the other way to carry skis and boards is on a roof bar-mounted rack.

Most will fit standard roof bars, but check before you buy – some aerodynamic designs require special fittings. The Atera Nova 4 can take four pairs of skis or one snowboard and a set. The large push-button release makes it easy to use while wearing mitts, and at £54.95, won’t take too  much out of your holiday budget.

Getting skis off tall 4x4s and MPVs can be a pain and leave you covered in road grime, which is where the Thule Xtender 739 comes in.