Vail - Ski holidays - Event

As the Alpine World Cup is the most glamorous event in skiing, the FIS Men's Alpine World Cup is always spectacular. The event rolls into Beaver Creek in Colorado with competitions in downhill, Super G, giant slalom and combined events.

Originally there were many skiing competitions throughout the world, but in 1962 the FIS created a unified competition. All the best skiers now compete for the FIS Alpine World Cup, the definitive tournament run very much along the lines of Formula One motor racing. 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.