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The Ski Amade area, one of the world's biggest area ski passes, is offering a special 'learn to ski' package this winter with a refund guarantee if you don't enjoy the sport.

This offer is aimed at the young-at-heart and late-starters who either are trying skiing for the very first time, or returning to the sport after a long hiatus. This weekly package can be booked to include seven nights, ski rental, ski school, ski pass, and accommodations from 495 € (per adult in a double room at a guesthouse).

What if learning to ski doesn't work out for you? Well, in that case, the money for the ski school, ski rental, and ski pass will be returned to you. You only will have to pay half of your lodging charge.

Ski Amade covers five smaller (but still very large) ski regions, 270 lifts, 860km (533 miles) of slopes, all on one ticket. The five regions are Salzburger Sportwelt, Schladming-Dachstein, Gastein, Hochkönig, and Großarltal.

Located just one hour from the ‘Mozart City' of Salzburg, the region has over 200 ski lodges and restaurants.

There are numerous ski kindergartens and ski schools with easy to use magic carpets lifts to help ease the learning process. 

A six--day ski pass costs 189 € for adults, while children pay 98 € during the high season. Visit Ski Amade's 'learn to ski' package page for more details.