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Alpine
There are 4 main types of alpine ski racing: slalom, giant slalom, super giant slalom and downhill.
In the events you must ski around "gates" without missing a gate or you will get disqualified. You race against people in your age and gender and whoever make it down the course the fastest wins!
Cross-country
Is divided into classic and free (skate) categories or a combination of them. You ski a track which is a mix of uphill, downhill and flat parts ranging typically from a few to 50 kilometers. And as for alpine skiing, fastest to complete the course wins.
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When did Copper Mountain host an alpine ski race?
Copper Mountain hosted an alpine ski race in 1976. The World Cup series of 1976 was hosted at Copper Mountain. They hosted all four alpine ski races.
Does downhill ski race have gates?
Have you ever seen one!?
What does NASTAR stand for?
NAtional STAndard Race (the world's largest recreational ski and snowboard race program)
Can you win money by completing a ski race?
yes. only if you win
Can skiing be considered a recreational sport?
yes you can rec ski (groomers) or race (ski gates)
What ski races are in a combined event?
The combined time of the slalom and downhill race.
What sports can people play in Alaska?
Well they can ski, snowboard, or snowmobile race.
How do skiiers get to the start of their race?
First we use a chair lift. Than we ski to the start.
What are the basi ski race courses available?
There is some in big bear and in mount russia
What are the specific requirements for the mens downhill ski race course in the Olympics?
snow on a mountain?
Is freestyle skiing the same as ski cross?
No, ski cross is where you race against other skiers at the same time. Freestyle skiing is where skiers to jumps and tricks.
What is ski cross in the winter Olympics?
ski cross is a skiing event that athletes have to race on a track with many hills turns and jumps this track is also used for snowboarding.
