Category Archives: Hahnenkamm

The Streif ….

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Ken Read

The 80th running of the International Hahnenkamm-rennen is in the books. The names of Jansrud, Mayer and Yule are now part of the legendary event. The Streif and Ganslern are now quiet. Waiting …. In our world of ski racing, … Continue reading →

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Still a revolutionary concept after 50 years

Posted on February 4, 2017 by Ken Read

The young boy was focused on his homework, under the watchful eye of his grandmother. It wasn’t easy as it was mid-January. Hahnenkamm week in Kitzbühel and the best ski racers in the world were in town. The Austrian lion, … Continue reading →

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Champions School On The Streif

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Ken Read

Dr. Michael Huber President, Kitzbuhel Ski Club A-6370 Kitzbuhel, Austria Dear Michael: I knew this day would come. The Streif is an old friend. A venue we always looked forward to. A track that was honest, tough, brutally fair and … Continue reading →

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