(Gressoney Saint-Jean - Pila)

The thrill of the downhill, the technique of the slalom, the style of the giant slalom, the speed of the super-G and the versatility of combined.

These are all the elements that have turned alpine skiing and its various disciplines into the most practiced of winter sports and the most beloved amongst fans of mountains and snow.

One or two heats for a breathtaking race.

In one form or other skiing has been a permanent feature on the Olympic Winter Games programme since 1924 for the Chamonix Olympic Winter Games. The current six disciplines of skiing are alpine, cross country, ski jumping, Nordic combined, freestyle and snowboarding. The first four are rich in history whilst the latter two are relative newcomers growing in popularity. To compete in these various disciplines one needs to master speed, endurance, dexterity, and determination.

Alpine – slaloms/giant

The slalom is the alpine event with the shortest course and the quickest turns. The giant slalom has fewer turns and wider, smoother turns. In both events, each skier makes two runs down two different courses on the same slope. The times are added and the fastest total time determines the winner.

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AIAT Gressoney
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Webcam Gressoney
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Italian Federation
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