The first classification systems for para-alpine skiing were developed in Scandinavia, with early systems designed for skiers with amputations. At the time, equipment had yet to be developed to allow participation for skiers with spinal cord injuries. The goal of the early classification systems was to be functional but ended up being medical classification systems.
In Scandinavia, the first classification systems for para-alpine skiing were created, initially focusing on skiers with amputations. However, due to the lack of equipment suitable for skiers with spinal cord injuries, these systems shifted from a functional to a medical focus.