The World's Most Dangerous Downhill Ski Race | Streif: One Hell Of a Ride

From top to bottom, the Streif presents skiers with one imposing challenge after another. See what it takes to conquer famous downhill race course with a detailed look at every feature of the run.

The Hahnenkamm race is the most legendary and dangerous event of its kind, and each year the best skiers of the planet meet in Kitzbühel, Austria, to take on the frightening course. They see the Hahnenkamm Mountain’s downhill course, the Streif, as the ultimate challenge, which can be mastered only with perfect technique and extraordinary courage. Streif – A Hell of a Ride follows former winners and competitors down the intimidating race, while cutting-edge camera technology gives viewers a previously unimaginable perspective of racers' skills and the physical stresses their bodies endure. Don't miss the most spectacular feature film in alpine skiing!

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[wittkowskibmx]

I tore every ligament in my knees just watching this.

[tdyerwestfield]

This is one of the most underrated sports in the world along with downhill mtb and MotoGP.

[roadrunner.]

Congratulation to the guy who edited this masterpiece

[peter-paulkutschlojenga]

I could do streif easily, just give me food and water for a week and I'll meet you at the end in about a week :'D

[Icallyousowhat]

I ski since I am 3years old, and I can tell you I am an over average skier. 15 years ago I was at the race there and a day after the downhill race the steif was open for public. So I drove it down a few times, directly out of the starting house.
hey man I can tell you, these guys are absolutely crazy! it was completely pure ice, and with ice I mean not ice witch you know from normal pists, no it was blue ice witch you know from skating!
With normal skiers you have no chance to survive.
since that experience they have all my respect, I mean I respect them before as well but you know in television it looks a little bit harmless but when you are in the starting house and you look down, you will sh*t in your pents...

[alexgonzaga]

Wow. This seems like a great alternative to laxatives.

[Raumance]

The problem with watching these races is that you need to actually ride the track yourself so you realize what it's like. Everything looks so mellow on TV.

[mauricerobson]

I skied the Streif 58 years ago. My advice: Sideslip the entire run.

[celticpridedrums]

My wife and I skied this run when we were in Austria. We skied it very, very slowly, and we made it down in about 30 minutes or so, wasn't so bad. Skiing it at this speed is just insane! These guys are not from this planet!

[SlightlyLessFat]

The deflection of the skis and their wobble transfering into his thigh in slow-motion was crazy! What a ski run!

[Maino]

Looking back on this - the Bode Miller 'wall-ride' on the safety barrier is still one of the most extraordinary bits of skiing I have ever, ever seen. Incredible!

[donald]

This is nothing compared to how my grandpa went to school

[JB]

Hearing the crowd at the end means you're Alive!

[InlineDownhillVancouver]

1:33 HOLY SHIT, he's riding the fence! Even from my background of inline downhill, this course is gnarly as hell. Massive airs, straight into high g-force bumpy corners. Amazing. This is true downhill; I'm getting a rush of endorphins just watching this.

[michelprioleau]

it's not even smooth the pressure on the legs must be fucking insane in those turns

[arlo]

Teacher: The test is not that hard
The test:

[flagella]

I'd faint within the first 5 seconds and roll down the rest of the slope as a giant snowball.

[yegoallan]

Intense indeed... These dudes got big balls. 140KMH on your feet? Simply amazing

[ViSTiE]

I already skied the Streif myself and it's just madness! The compression after the Mäusefalle jump is incomparable to anything, the pressure and forces on your body are killing you..

[thelethalmoo]

like 100km/h round a corner, faaaak. Legs must be