Skiing originated and developed in Scandinavian countries. Slalom (SLALOM) is also a Norwegian word meaning to glide on a sloped road. The International Ski Federation was established in 1924. Nordic skiing was included in the first Winter Olympics held in Chamonix, France in 1924. The leading countries in the world skiing are Scandinavian countries, such as Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the countries around the Alps in Western Europe: France, Italy, Austria, Germany and Sweden, as well as the United States, Russia, etc. , in general, the Scandinavian countries have an advantage in Nordic skiing, and the Alpine countries have an advantage in alpine skiing

With the development of skiing (especially modern competitive skiing), the number of items is increasing and the field is expanding. The regular major events of the world competition are divided into: alpine skiing, Nordic Skiing (Nordic Skiing, cross-country skiing, ski jumping), freestyle skiing, biathlon skiing, snowboarding, etc. Each major event is divided into many sub-events. Dozens of dazzling gold medals in national competitions and the Winter Olympics inspire people to work hard and share. Pure competitive skiing is distinctly competitive and specialized, and the relevant conditions are strict, which is beyond what ordinary people can have and adapt to. Travel skiing is for the purpose of entertainment and fitness, and it is very lightly restricted by human factors. Men, women and children can slide easily and happily on the snow field and enjoy the endless fun of skiing. Because alpine skiing has the characteristics of thrilling, beautiful, free, dynamic, attractive and wide-ranging participation, alpine skiing is regarded as the essence and symbol of skiing, and it is also the first choice and main event for tourist skiing. Usually, alpine skiing is used to evaluate people's skiing skills.