Slalom is the oldest and most technically demanding competition in Alpine Skiing. Since its inception in 1967, Slalom has been an integral part of the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup. The discipline kicks off the 2025-2026 winter season on the "Levi Black" slope in Levi, Finland, on 15-16 November with the Women's and Men's races.

Leading the group of top female skiers in the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup is Mikaela Shiffrin, a record-holder with more than 100 victories. Federica Brignone and Lara Gut-Behrami, along with Lindsey Vonn, round out the group of active skiers in this elite selection.

Erika Hess won 6 World Championship gold medals between 1982 and 1987 and took bronze in the Slalom at the 1980 Winter Olympics at age 17.