Slalom
An alpine ski-racing discipline with tightly-set gates requiring short, quick turns.
An alpine ski-racing discipline with tightly-set gates requiring short, quick turns. It is a term used in competitive skiing and snowboarding.
Competitive skiing encompasses a wide range of disciplines from technical slalom to high-speed downhill and freestyle events. Slalom is part of the competitive skiing world governed by FIS, the international federation. Major events include the Winter Olympics, World Championships and the annual World Cup circuit. Many recreational skiers enjoy watching competitions to improve their own understanding of technique.
Slalom is part of the competitive skiing calendar governed by FIS (Fédération Internationale de Ski et Snowboard). Events are broadcast worldwide during the winter season.
Related terms include Giant slalom, Super-G, Downhill and Gate.