Has it been a while since you last snapped on the skis? You too can enjoy a ski holiday in Austria, renewing your confidence. The 'Ski Again' initiative invites all would-be-again skiers to return to the mountains and recapture their enjoyment and mastery of this popular winter recreation. 

Why now? Why Austria? According to the Ski Club of GB, 75 % of those who have stopped skiing would like to return to the slopes over the next few seasons. Eschewing the excuses of age, ability, or economy this initiative promises to reinstall ski confidence through superb value for money package offers that won't break the bank. How? Here is the magic formula:

SkiWorkShop – 16 hours of training Do you remember the days when making those turns came naturally to you? Can you still feel the cold sensation of fresh powder under your skis, when you were the first to set tracks on the slope that morning? Even if skiing hasn't always felt as glorious as these memories, you do miss it, don't you? Not to worry, we'll get you back on track.With new, modern ski equipment and infrastructure, as well as optimised teaching methods, it is easy to return to the slopes. Don't worry, you won't feel like you're back at school. Individual training in small groups will maximise your headway and create a friendly atmosphere over shared experiences. The SkiWorkShop is a 16-hour training programme, where skiers and snowboarders in small groups will quickly be back to their previous level – and beyond!

More than skiing You love skiing, but your partner or friends are not keen on skiing? What to do? You can mix and match the packages and services easily. Lively destinations and well-equipped hotels offer plenty of activities should you want to throw in some shopping, pampering and sightseeing, or try your hand at other sports throughout your stay. The popularity of combing ski and spa makes perfect sense in Austria. After all, the country is well-known for a long-standing spa tradition, with historical records noting patronage even by Austrian emperors and other nobility at its spa towns and resorts throughout the last century.

Value for money 14 of Austria's top ski resorts are offering 'Ski again' packages which include flights, transfers, 7-night half-board accommodation, 6-day lift pass, 6-day ski hire, and an up to 16-hour small group refresher SkiWorkShop with local instructor, from as little as £899.

The 'Ski again' packages suit all circumstances and holiday check lists, whether it's family fun in a charming chocolate box village, a relaxing spa and ski combo, or a more lively scene in one of the 'big name' regions with interconnected skiing possibilities. Booking a 'Ski again' package is easy – whether online or speaking with a representative – through UK leading ski specialists Inghams or Ski Total, with package dates beginning in early December and running throughout the season.

For more information or if interested in a press trip please contact: Martina Jamnig (martina.jamnig@austria.info) at the Austrian National Tourist Office; www.austria.info/skiagain and http://newsroom-uk.austria.info.

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