The IX Olympic Winter Games were held in Innsbruck, Austria, from January 29 to February 9, 1964. The Alpine Skiing events at the 1964 Winter Games in Innsbruck took place in Axamer Lizum, except for the Men's Downhill race, which was held in Patscherkofel.

The Garmisch-Partenkirchen Winter Games were held from February 6 to 16, 1936. Alpine skiing made its Olympic debut at the IV Olympic Winter Games, featuring a combined format that included Downhill and Slalom events for both Men and Women.