noun
Alpine events; Alpine sports
Refers specifically to competitive Alpine skiing disciplines such as downhill, slalom, giant slalom, and super-G, as opposed to Nordic or freestyle events.
冬季オリンピックでは、アルペン種目として滑降や回転が行われる。
At the Winter Olympics, downhill and slalom are held as Alpine events.
Nordic events (cross-country, ski jumping, Nordic combined) as opposed to Alpine downhill-oriented races.
Compound of アルペン (from English 'Alpine', referring to the Alps and Alpine skiing) and 種目 (event, item).