1982 Alpine Skiing World Cup
The 16th World Cup season began in December 1981 in France and concluded in March 1982, also in France. Phil Mahre of the U.S. repeated as overall champion, the second of his three consecutive titles. Erika Hess of Switzerland won the women's overall title.
A break in the schedule was for the 1982 World Championships, held in Schladming, Austria, between January 31 and February 7, 1982. The women's races were held in Haus im Ennstal.
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