The world's top female skiers return to the slopes of Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, for the FIS Women's Alpine Skiing World Cup, the most glamorous event in skiing. There are downhill, Super G and Giant Slalom competitions.
The competitors travel the world to premier ski resorts, gathering points as they go. There are separate awards for the individual disciplines, but the Holy Grail is the title of Alpine World Cup Overall Champion.
The tournament is divided into the Ladies' and Men's events, often held in different locations. The individual disciplines of the Alpine World Cup, for both sexes, are downhill, slalom, giant slalom, super G and combined, ensuring that every attribute of modern skiing technique is thoroughly tested. To win the combined title is the mark of a truly accomplished skier.
The tournament is divided into the Ladies' and Men's events, often held in different locations. The individual disciplines of the Alpine World Cup, for both sexes, are downhill, slalom, giant slalom, super G and combined, ensuring that every attribute of modern skiing technique is thoroughly tested. To win the combined title is the mark of a truly accomplished skier.