Downhill skiing is a discipline of alpine skiing and was originally developed by Sir Arnold Lunn for British National Ski Championships in 1921. There are many similarities between alpine skiing and downhill skiing . The general feeling of downhill skiing is to glide down the snow-covered steep mountain slopes effortlessly. Downhill skiing does not have any gates or poles as obstacles like in slalom -another discipline of alpine skiing .
The term downhill is symbolic of a free fall from the top of a steep slope. But the only difference with the game of downhill skiing is that there is immense control on the gliding down of skiers on steep snow-covered mountain slopes. There are various trophies and championships associated with downhill skiing . Events related to alpine skiing are also related to downhill skiing . The most eventful and glorious event related to downhill skiing is definitely the World Cup Championship . Contestants from all over the world compete for gold, silver and bronze medals. Apart from the world cup there are several other championships and sports events . These events are organized by local clubs or organizations and have handsome amount of cash prize. These events are mainly held during the winter time when the mountain terrains are covered with thick layers of snow. Though downhill skiing is a risky game, it is gaining popularity rapidly in the European and American nations.
