Held at ski areas across Europe, North America, and East Asia, the World Cup consists of timed races in five disciplines: slalom, giant slalom, super G, downhill, and super combined.
Medals are awarded to the top three men's and women's finishers in each of the three disability categories: standing, sitting, and visually impaired.
After each race, points are awarded to the top 30 skiers in each disability category who finish within a certain percentage of the winning time.
In each disability category, the male and female athlete with the most points at the end of the season wins the overall World Cup title and a large glass trophy, the crystal globe.
Additionally, a Nations Cup trophy is awarded to the country that accumulates the highest point total.