History of the Legendary Streif Downhill Ski Race SHARE TWEET For more than 75 years, the best downhill skiers have come to Kitzbühel, Austria, to test their mettle against the most fearsome downhill course on the planet. The Streif has made legends out of some — and spelled the end of a career for others. Popular Stories Watch: 10 Reasons to Hit the Dry Slope Watch: How NOT to Die on a Snowboard with Chloe Kim Watch: Barry Parker and 5 Riders Stash Run in Avoriaz Watch: Baby Snowboards for the First Time Watch: 9 Reasons You Should Become a Snow Bum for a... Watch: That’s Gotta Hurt… Guess This Snowboarder Didn’t See the Tree! Watch: One of the World’s Toughest Races in Russia Watch: This is What Happens When You Put a Jetpack on... Watch: Shaun White Surprises Kids with a Snowboard Lesson Watch: Horsepowered Snowboarders in Russia