The Winter Olympics Ski Event SLALOM is a skiing event that requires competitors to navigate a course of gates. It is one of the most popular events in the Winter Olympics and is considered one of the most technical events in alpine skiing. The SLALOM course consists of two runs, with the fastest combined time determining the winner. Competitors must pass through a series of gates, which are marked by alternating red and blue poles. The gates are placed in a zigzag pattern, and the skier must make quick turns in order to navigate the course.