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‘There is nothing quite as mad as this:’ How a 60-year-old novice can complete the world’s oldest ski race
Aside from the odd race gate and a lower starting area, closer to the lift station, the downward route has changed very little since. The experience is open to anyone who can ski a red or black ...
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Alpine Skiing Terms Explained
An athlete who takes a run down the course before a race to ensure that the course is safe. FIS: The sport’s international federation. It stands for Federation Internationale de Ski. Gate: A plastic ...
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Alpine ski races: These are the World Cup racing disciplines
Athletes ski further away from the gates than in slalom and ... The first World Cup Super-G race took place in 1982 and the word is an abbreviation of Super Giant Slalom. Racers only complete ...