Alpine racers achieve speeds, upwards of 100 kph (60 mph), all while executing sharp turns.  Professional skiers will hit speeds ranging between 129 – 153 kph (80 to 95 mph). Every few years, a professional alpine racer loses control and pays the ultimate price.

• Slalom, Giant Slalom and Super-G are more technical events in alpine skiing with focus on turning through a set number of gates based on a set vertical drop.  The difference between the three is that the spacing between the gates are further apart.  Speeds may reach 40 km/h (25mph).
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• Downhill is likely the most dangerous discipline, having the largest vertical drop and gates that are far apart.  Here is where extraordinary speeds are reached.
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• Combined is an event where the skier goes down a shortened downhill course and down a slalom slope.  Combined fastest time wins.
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• Speed skiiers race downhill in a straight line, aiming to achieve the highest possible speed. Skiiers wear specialized equipment, including long skis, tight speed suits, and aerodynamic helmets. Speed skiers regularly exceed 200 km/h (124 mph), with the current world record held by Simon Billy, who reached an astonishing 255.5 km/h (158.760 mph) in Vars, France, on March 22, 2023.